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Penn Badgley Slams Netflix for Hot Serial Killer Representations
Who determined that it was OK to make serial killers into objects of desire? Penn Badgley, who portrays a handsome serial murderer
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Penn Badgley on Why You're Attracted to Joe Goldberg (and Who's to Blame for Ted Bundy Obsessions)
Actor Penn Badgley, widely recognized for his portrayal of the charming yet sinister serial killer Joe Goldberg in Netflix's hit series "You," recently addressed the intriguing and often debated topic of why audiences find themselves drawn to fictional, and sometimes even real, serial killers. In a candid interview, Badgley acknowledged that his character, Joe Goldberg, is intentionally crafted to be a captivating figure, designed to elicit a complex mix of attraction and repulsion from viewers. However, Badgley drew a clear distinction between the fictional allure of a character like Joe and the disturbing attraction some individuals might feel towards real-life figures such as Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Dahmer. With a touch of humor, he quipped that if anyone finds themselves attracted to such real-world criminals, the responsibility for that attraction lies "squarely on the shoulders of Netflix," playfully deflecting the blame from himself to the streaming platform that has brought these dark narratives to a global audience. His comments highlight the ongoing cultural conversation surrounding the portrayal of violence and complex villains in popular media.
