Part 12/13:
Society’s Fascination with Morbid and Morally Dark Stories
The appeal of true crime is multifaceted. Some viewers seek catharsis, others entertainment, and many have an inherent desire to learn about human nature's darker aspects. Netflix's success with serial killer documentaries and similar content is driven by their low production cost and high viewer engagement—highlighting the cultural appetite for stories about darkness, danger, and the limits of human morality.
The discussion poked fun at the idea that this fascination might be a reflection of society's collective morbid kink. As one speaker joked, making entirely fictional or exaggerated horror stories is easy, and every era seems to have its own obsession with the macabre.