TVTV NewsTrue crime documentariesThe true crime documentary was released earlier this week, and viewers cannot stop talking about it11:38, 25 Jul 2026A controversial true crime documentary continues to divide fans with its "crazy" real life story.‌My Grandfather Charles Manson is now available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu as it follows filmmaker Sophia Maddox who is on a quest to find out more about her identity. She soon makes a shocking discovery - that she is the granddaughter of cult leader and notorious criminal Charles Manson.‌An official synopsis reads: "Sophia was always the good girl growing up and her father’s rock, but her quest to identify her unknown grandfather results in a shocking discovery: He is CHARLES MANSON, history’s most notorious criminal; and he bears striking physical similarities to her beloved father.‌"Sophia’s discovery propels her into an underworld of Manson family members and unreliable narrators as she traces her grandfather’s life."It continues: "Along the way, her genetics unlock never-before-released records and audio recordings that illuminate Manson’s pathology in startling ways.‌"But the more Sophia uncovers, the more her relationship with her father is strained. For Sophia, there’s no turning back. What has she inherited, and how will she reckon with her family legacy?"The documentary continues to divide fans, with some saying it is well worth a watch. In one TikTok video, one viewer said they had watched it "three times in two days", adding it was a "must watch".My Grandfather Charles Manson official Hulu trailer‌One person commented: "Despite the mixed reviews, I really enjoyed it. It was unlike anything I've seen before and I found it to be a compelling documentary about self discovery."In another video, one true crime fan said it was "crazy", adding: "I was very skeptical of it because we have gotten so many Charles Manson documentaries that I was like what else could this be. But suddenly finding out you're related to one of the most notorious serial killers in the world is wild."Commenting, one viewer said it was "fascinating" as another penned: "This was so interesting."‌On Reddit, one fan stated: "Just watched this doc on Hulu. I was expecting just another retelling of Manson but it’s so much deeper. It deals with the fallout of his children."Specifically a father and daughter who are trying to reconcile with the recent discovery that Manson is their Father/Grandfather respectively and the very heart crushing similarities they share. Give it a watch!" However, for some, they said they "switched it off" due to it being slightly "theatrical".Article continues belowOn Reddit, one person said: "I had such second hand embarrassment watching it." Another echoed: "This documentary was very cringey to watch and Sophia was way too over dramatic. You're crying about a man you didn't know and never met… her behavior the entire documentary was gross." A third penned: "I finished it, but I was raging the entire time."My Grandfather Charles Manson is available to stream on Disney PlusChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌True crime documentariesDisney Plus