Netflix 's latest true crime offering, The Perfect Neighbor , explores gun violence and the realities of the "Stand Your Ground" laws in the US through the telling of the tragic shooting of Ajike Owens, a mother of four living in a tight-knit community in Ocala, Florida, who was fatally shot by her neighbour in 2023. Viewers have given their verdict on the documentary on social media, with many praising the film as "riveting" and a "must-watch", while others hailed it as the "best documentary" of the year.
The true crime genre has been given a new lease of life over the past few years, thanks to hugely popular documentaries such as Tiger King and Making a Murdere r, and Netflix has an endless list of films and shows on offer to keep fans of the genre satisfied. But The Perfect N