At the same time as Ghislane Maxwell's trial, this three-episode documentary about her came out. I, like many others, have asked myself how a woman like her could become involved in such grotesque and serious crimes. Her society background, famous father and family relationships have been widely discussed. In this documentary, however, more extensive background material is given about this woman in the first episode of the series. For a documentary to be good for me, it must provide insight and learning. The creators succeed here in that a large proportion of Maxwell's circle contributes information. It provides insight, but of course no complete answers as to how she ended up the way she did.
Later in the series, we follow her life after meeting Jeffrey Epstein. This episode gives an undisguised insight into how abusers think and process their victims. Here, many of their victims come forward and talk with horror about the stress they were subjected to and the abuse the couple subjected them to. The documentary highlights the victims' stories and an eerie picture of wealthy people who had no respect for other people in their sick need to satisfy their needs. The documentary also shows that even people who believe they are above the law and judgement, are also caught and prosecuted for their abuses. After watching this series I sit back wiser, but still incomprehensible to understand the evil and sadism behind her actions.