Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Netflix Doc 'Evil Influencer' Tops Charts
A new Netflix documentary called 'Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story' has become very popular.
It tells the story of a therapist named Jodi Hildebrandt and her relationship with Ruby Franke, a mommy vlogger who was sent to prison for hurting children.
The documentary has been watched by 15 million people in just its first week.
It's about how Jodi Hildebrandt manipulated people and was involved in bad things with Ruby Franke.
The documentary also talks about their Mormon church community and Jodi's life-coaching company.
True-crime documentaries are very popular on Netflix, and this one is one of the most-watched recently.
Other popular true-crime documentaries on Netflix include 'American Murder: Gabby Petito' and 'The Son of Sam Tapes'.
Netflix documentary 'Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story' has topped the film charts with 15M views in its first week.
The documentary explores the manipulative behavior of therapist Jodi Hildebrandt and her involvement in child abuse with Ruby Franke.
It is directed by Skye Borgman and produced by Fremantle.
True-crime documentaries remain one of Netflix's most popular genres.
Other popular true-crime documentaries on Netflix include 'American Murder: Gabby Petito' and 'The Son of Sam Tapes'.
- Who
- Jodi Hildebrandt (therapist) and Ruby Franke (mommy vlogger)
- What
- Netflix documentary 'Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story'
- When
- Released on December 30, 2025
- Where
- Streamed on Netflix
- Why
- To tell the story of Jodi Hildebrandt's involvement in child abuse and her manipulative behavior
- Documentary Title
- Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
- Director
- Skye Borgman
- Views
- 15M in first week
- Release Date
- December 30, 2025
- Subjects
- Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby Franke
- Genre
- True-Crime
- Producer
- Fremantle