Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: Netflix’s docu-series is being blasted by the press

The three-part documentary series Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard is now available on Netflix. It recalls the much-discussed 2022 lawsuit involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Anyone who was not exiled to Mars in the spring of 2022 could not have avoided the media coverage of this trial. The actor took his ex-wife to court for talking about domestic violence on a forum – but without quoting her – and won.

The spectacular court case between the two ex-spouses has become an incredibly toxic topic, especially on social media. And the verdict is still controversial. Although the series is already number one on Netflix’s best series, the press reviews have not been kind.

While many critics acknowledge the attempt to capture the essence of the trial, they caution against oversimplifying complex legal arguments into mere excerpts.

It swings pretty well

THE guardian rightly points out that the reduction of such complex issues can lead to an incomplete and biased representation of the legal complexities of the case. With this sentence:This documentary about the legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is supposed to be neutral. But it’s a macabre exercise in taking the fun out of a domestic violence case.“

THE Chicago Sun Times expresses frustration with the documentary approach, describing it as “Sloppy and superficialCritics have accused the show of providing a platform that primarily supports Depp’s perspectives, allowing social media influencers to turn on Amber Heard, undermining the seriousness of the issue:The sloppy Netflix series offers very little analysis of the defamation case and provides a platform for commenters to spew vitriol.“

in the same spirit, The Hollywood Reporter Emphasizes the documentary’s lack of in-depth analysis, which makes it less relevant to those who actively followed the case during the trial. In its headline, the article describes the series as “An exercise in futility“.

THE The Daily Beast highlights the documentary’s attempt to highlight the great public support for Johnny Depp. However, it fails to explore broader societal implications, such as the impact of the post-#MeToo era or the complexity of domestic violence issues. For the website, “Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard is nothing but a tactful victory for Johnny’s fans.”

Open page Jezebel adds a note of skepticism, questioning the overall impact of the documentary and the lessons it offers. The conclusion of the documentary doesn’t provide any clear conclusions, leaving viewers to wonder if the main idea is to remind them of the harsh realities of online culture.

With this conclusion:In the end, it remains unclear what we should remember from the Depp v. Hearing case. That the internet can be vicious, sexist, and terribly stupid because people can be vicious, sexist, and terribly stupid? I’m not joking.“