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The Ted Bundy Tapes

Netflix Original Documentary Review: “The Ted Bundy Tapes". Rated: R with a series of 4 parts (~1 hr ea.) and an IMDb of 7.9/10.

The Ted Bundy Tapes is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on January 24, 2019. The 4-part series, created and directed by Joe Berlinger, includes interviews and archival footage of serial killer Ted Bundy and those affected by his actions.

So if you’re like me and interested in crime documentaries and somewhat interested in serial killers. This is by far one of the best documentaries out there based on this topic. It's all in chronological order. Loaded with various tape recordings and film footage of Ted himself. The series manages to show many many interviews of so many different people associated with him.

You need to know up front that you can watch this alone…..its intriguing and horrifying at the same time. I started episode 1 and watched for 4 straight hours till it was over. I was totally engrossed in the amount of details and how well they put this together from the day he was born to the end of his life. Absolutely amazing what this man was able to pull off - it’s mind boggling!!

I honestly never really knew much about Ted Bundy. I just knew of him and that he was an infamous serial killer. I had no idea how extensive his killings were, and I'm honestly dumbfounded. I don't know how he got away with it for as long as he did. Back in the day when he was killing women there was no DNA, no federal data bases, no states talking to other states, no security cameras, no nothing as we have today……It makes me wonder how long he would have made it today.

He is by far THE WORST. Makes me wonder how many people out there are just like him. This documentary was one of the best I've seen. I would definitely put it up there with Making a Murderer.

If you decide to watch this there no need to cram yourself with the facts beforehand. This documentary will provide you with a plethora of information the likes you have never known!

Highly recommend this series - carve out 4 hours on a rainy day and sit back and be ready to go on a journey you will not believe…….its that good!…….Enjoy