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Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare

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After an online friendship blossoms into true love, Kirat finds herself turning detective to uncover the truth behind her mysterious fiancé, Bobby. Inspired by the hit podcast, Sweet Bobby is the story of a fairytale romance gone horribly wrong.
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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) It’s an astonishing tale of deception. Rated: 4/5 Oct 21, 2024 Full Review Carol Midgley Times (UK) Sweet Bobby does raise more questions than it answers, leaving you with the sense that you’re not getting the full picture. Rated: 2/5 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Katie Rosseinsky Independent (UK) This is a solid, sensitively made introduction to a jaw-dropping tale. But for the most part, it serves as a feature-length trailer for a much more comprehensive -- and much more compelling -- podcast. Rated: 3/5 Oct 17, 2024 Full Review Bernelee Vollmer Independent Online (South Africa) What makes “Sweet Bobby” compelling is not just the story itself but also the broader conversation it ignites about accountability in our digital lives. Assi's plea for recognition of the harm caused by online deception resonates deeply. Nov 6, 2024 Full Review Andrea Beach Common Sense Media This is a compelling documentary about a woman's 10-year nightmare with a catfishing Facebook account. Oct 29, 2024 Full Review Liz Kocan Decider I think the podcast tells a better version of Kirat’s story, although overall, there are just so many nuances and details to the entire saga that feel like they were left unexplored by both media. Oct 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Marcia M This lady is unbelievably delusional. It’s hard to even watch how absorbed she became in an internet relationship. She allowed this “person” to control her and she quit her job for him. What a dummy. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Dan R Netflix's 'Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare' is an in depth look and one of the UK's most elaborate catfish cons. SYNOPSIS: 'A woman's online courtship takes an unsettling turn when her romantic interest harbors a dark secret and sinister motives, leading to a harrowing ordeal.' The story is, frankly, so crazy, that I found myself wondering how Kirat, who comes across as an intelligent woman, could be so gullible and foolish to be sucked in like she was. The con is so intricate and complex that hearing Kirat and the other talking heads explain it is totally rivetting. A story for modern times and shows how technology can corrupt absolutely. A great watch. 7/10 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/07/24 Full Review Richard B The utter stupidity of this woman is incredible and a laugh riot.A different spin on the catfish story.Kirat has a cousin who played a cruel joke on her.But the fact that she had fell for it for so long makes her unsympathetic.Its a mildly interesting documentary but drags with her Facebook obsession, which after the first two years, anyone not so desperate would figure out is going to end badly. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review James F Sweet Bobby on Netflix offers an intriguing premise, but its execution falters due to weak character dynamics. The lead characters fail to engage the audience, with one coming across as unlikable and frustratingly naive. The storyline stretches believability, especially with the decision to get engaged before ever meeting Bobby in person. While the show attempts to explore complex emotions and online relationships, it ultimately struggles to make viewers connect or care about its protagonists. Poor. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Jem J Okay, the plot had me sitting there with my mouth open! Didn't expect that. I think it was a very good documentary. I would've loved if they would've emphasised more on the "pressure to be married and meet societal standards". I believe this played a way bigger role than mentioned and which made her very desperate to find the love of her life. Also the gifting part, the baby clothes and that the catfisher never asked for money, just her time, made it way more believable imo. They could've added a mental health professional, in order to understand better what happend in Kirats mind and to understand her on psychological level because she seems like a very intelligent person. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/10/24 Full Review Dylan K Victim was far too gullible IMO Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After an online friendship blossoms into true love, Kirat finds herself turning detective to uncover the truth behind her mysterious fiancé, Bobby. Inspired by the hit podcast, Sweet Bobby is the story of a fairytale romance gone horribly wrong.
Director
Lyttanya Shannon
Producer
Rebecca North, Kiran Sira
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Netflix
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 16, 2024
Runtime
1h 22m
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