TVTV NewsNetflixNetflix's new true crime documentary series Worst Neighbor Ever has left some viewers fuming over its creative decisions.14:43, 11 Jul 2026Netflix viewers 'switched off' after being left frustrated over the new true crime doc, Worst Neighbor Ever.‌True crime series Worst Neighbor Ever has just dropped on Netflix, with the four-part documentary exploring how hellish neighbours tore apart the lives of those living nearby. From terrifying shootings to disturbing schemes, the chilling encounters are recounted through the personal testimonies of victims and their friends.‌Yet the streaming behemoth employed an unconventional storytelling technique that left viewers unsettled, with some even abandoning the show altogether, unable to see it through. The 'Worst Ever...' franchise is particularly well known for using animated cartoons in place of the traditional live-action re-enactments.‌Viewers flocked to Reddit to air their views on the production decision, with a significant number declaring they "hate" it.One viewer added: "I turned it off as soon as the animation started. I am very much not into it."Another agreed: "I hate it. It makes serious stories not seem that serious. It has actually made me turn off some shows because I wanted to watch a true crime series from a mature perspective. Not a f****** cartoon for high schoolers."‌Another shared: "I couldn't even finish one episode of that series because of this. Odd choice on their part." While a fourth added: "The animations in these shows suck."One viewer said: "Yeah, it takes me out of the story. Also, the cartoons telling the story of really horrible things make it feel less serious. If someone made a cartoon out of my loved one being hurt or killed, I would be very upset."‌Another concluded: "How cheap does Netflix have to be to use c***** animation on a low-budget re-enactment show? They have not hired one actor for the re-enactment scenes, which in my opinion is really the only reason to watch these cheesy yet entertaining Fear thy Nightmare Neighbor Next Door type shows."Yet plenty of fans have defended the artistic choice, believing it offers a distinctive approach and is "way better than having bad actors do the dramatisation".‌One viewer shared: "Netflix has done this previously in other documentaries and I think it works and makes it easier to understand."Another added: "I don't mind the cartoons, it's not like they are goofy or unserious, they are re-enactments and sometimes I prefer it rather than the real actors."Another fan commented: "I personally really prefer the animation to a re-enactment."Article continues belowA final fan shared: "The animations are so much better than watching recreations! Great show."Worst Neighbor Ever is available to stream on Netflix.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Netflix