Netflix's most watched film 'hard to watch' leaving fans 'so angry'

Daily Mirror

10-05-2025

It has earned top spot after just a day
Netflix's new most watched film is 'hard to watch' as it leaves fans 'on edge' and 'so angry'.
A Deadly American Marriage has even left some viewers feeling 'infuriated'. The film was added to the streaming giant's platform on Friday (May 9) and quickly became one the number one film among UK subscribers.
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As a result, it has surpassed action titles Havoc and Exterritorial, as well as the sequel Inside Man: Most Wanted. This feature-length true-crime documentary delves into the shocking case of a father's death and the subsequent fallout that ripped a family apart.
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The synopsis reveals that the film begins with a chilling 911 call and a gruesome scene, before questioning the real story behind Jason Corbett's brutal death. In the documentary, Jason's wife, children, and extended family all reflect on the elusive truths behind their seemingly fairytale life.
Jason Corbett, an Irish national and father of two young children, found love again with his American au pair, Molly Martens, in 2008 following the death of his first wife. The couple, along with Jason's kids from his first marriage, Jack and Sarah, relocated from Ireland to North Carolina to start a new life together.
In 2015, tragedy struck when Jason Corbett was killed during a violent confrontation at his home. His wife Molly and her father, Thomas Martens, also a retired FBI agent, were later charged with his murder, reports Surrey Live.
The documentary in question delves into the grim details of Jason's death—which Molly and Thomas claim was an act of self-defence—the subsequent legal battles, and the toll taken on Jason's young children, Jack and Sarah, who were just 10 and eight years old at the time.
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Currently, there's a shortage of reviews for this documentary, hence it's missing a Rotten Tomatoes rating. However, one reviewer commented, "This film adds little to our perceptions of the case, but it does show the true cost to children of adult violence."
Another reviewer described "A Deadly American Marriage" as a gripping watch filled with shocking revelations, claiming, "A Deadly American Marriage is a shocking and thrilling watch whose twists and turns will leave viewers on edge."
Meanwhile, a third critic praised directors Jessica Burgess and Jenny Popplewell for their concise storytelling, saying, "Directors Jessica Burgess and Jenny Popplewell tell Jason Corbett's story economically, resisting the temptation to pad it out with pointless waffle."
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Netflix aficionados didn't waste any time sharing their opinions online after viewing the film, with many readers moved to a mix of emotions, not least of which is anger.
One viewer expressed, "A Deadly American Marriage was a shocking watch...it is infuriating. I am so glad Jason picked the right people in his sister and her husband to look after them (the children)."
Echoing this sentiment, another person weighed in: "This case infuriates me beyond belief." One viewer commented: "A Deadly American Marriage is a very hard watch." Another chimed in with, "A Deadly American Marriage on Netflix has me so angry!"
With the documentary allowing both parties to share their perspectives, a viewer remarked: "A Deadly American Marriage just came out on Netflix. It's very touching, and very hard to determine which side you are on (although I have an opinion)."