Despite topping the charts after its release, Dahmer Netflix became subject to criticism after the streamer categorised the series as LGBTQ

Netflix Removes the LGBTQ+ Tag From Jeffrey Dahmer’s Documentary Series, Following Wide Criticism From the Community Online

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix is one of the most talked about
series released this year. The terrifying scenes, the gripping storyline, and
the incredible portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer by Evan Peters have left the audience
on the edge of their seats. Furthermore, it is based on the real-life gruesome
serial killer from Milwaukee. While true crime series are top-rated among the
audience, the Jeffrey Dahmer story on Netflix seems to be in some hot water.

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Over the years, we have seen various true crime docuseries on Netflix. They are
amongst the most discussed topics in pop culture, and there is no shortage of
audiences interested in such content. However, despite topping the charts a day
after its release, The Jefferey Dahmer story has also become criticized. In
light of the backlash, Netflix also removed the LGBTQ+ tag from the crime
series. Here’s why.


WHY DID NETFLIX REMOVE THE LGBTQ+ TAG?

It is no surprise that the true crime genre dramas and films have a huge fan
following worldwide. Jeffrey Dahmer is no exception. The true crime drama
follows the life of the infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer
[https://netflixjunkie.com/?s=Jeffrey+dahmer] who murdered and sexually
assaulted 17 boys and men. Initially, the series was under the LGBTQ+ label, but
the streamer soon removed the drama from the category. In an attempt to
differentiate the series, Ryan Murphy took a distinct approach by focusing on
the lives of the victims rather than glorifying Jeffrey. However, the series
faced backlash due to its categorization under the LGBTQ+ label since Dahmer and
most of his victims were queer in nature.

> Netflix Jeffrey Dahmer’s victim’s sister and the real Rita in 1992
> #jeffreydahmer
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/jeffreydahmer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> #serialkillers
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/serialkillers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> #truecrime
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/truecrime?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> #truecrimecommunity
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/truecrimecommunity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> pic.twitter.com/t8fZe1S2oT [https://t.co/t8fZe1S2oT]
> 
> — Carol DaRonch (@CarolDaRonch) September 21, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/CarolDaRonch/status/1572629081979777024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Moreover, the show also received repercussions from the victims’ families.
According to the member of the victimized families, the series reignited their
trauma. The series also became subject to backlash as Netflix failed to take the
victimized families into consideration. Rita Isbell, the sister of a Jeffrey
Dahmer victim, spoke about the issue. Rita revealed
[https://www.insider.com/rita-isbell-sister-jeffrey-dahmer-victim-talks-about-netflix-show-2022-9],
“I was never contacted about the show. I feel like Netflix should’ve asked if we
mind or how we felt about making it. They didn’t ask me anything. They just did
it”. Interestingly, Netflix also recreated Isbell’s powerful statement in court
at the 1992 sentencing.


FANS UPSET WITH THE CATEGORIZATION OF DAHMER NETFLIX UNDER LGBTQ+

Despite receiving massive popularity, The Jeffrey Dahmer story faced objections
on Twitter due to labeling the drama under the LGBTQ+ category. Here are a few:

> nah netflix wrong for filing dahmer under lgbtq 😭😭😭😭😭😭
> pic.twitter.com/jAQ7pCOTNs [https://t.co/jAQ7pCOTNs]
> 
> — ellie (@omi_kinnie) September 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/omi_kinnie/status/1572757495529230336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> The LGBTQ tag should be about positive LDBTQ shows in LGBTQ representation. In
> this show does definitely not show any of those. Netflix really needs to think
> before they do stuff with all there queerbating shows it’s very frustrating.
> 
> — stupid selfish baby (@tiredeyedidot) September 29, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/tiredeyedidot/status/1575322300454473729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



https://twitter.com/taengutiny/status/1575233809855156224?s=20&t=SdptqRVPbq7vWq_9rUSVSQ

> Why the hell was it catabolised under LGBTQ in the first place
> 
> — 21 Civilised (@fatherrwethu) September 28, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/fatherrwethu/status/1575232799266971648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Yeah but what was the thought process that made them think that was a good
> idea in the first place pic.twitter.com/aHEqSHlFXu [https://t.co/aHEqSHlFXu]
> 
> — I just wanna STAY for ONCE (@mamaaintraiseno) September 28, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/mamaaintraiseno/status/1575231809243467776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



However, after various viewers called the streamer out, Netflix immediately
removed the drama from the LGBTQ+ category.

ALSO READ: After ‘Our Father,’ Netflix Unearths ‘Sins of Our Mother’ In An
Unsettling True Crime Documentary
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-our-father-netflix-unearth-sins-of-our-mother-in-an-unsettling-true-crime-documentary/]

What are your thoughts on the issue? Do let us know in the comments below.
Meanwhile, you can watch Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer story is streaming on
Netflix [https://www.netflix.com/search?q=jeff&jbv=81287562].

 

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Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix is one of the most talked about series released this year. The terrifying scenes, the gripping storyline, and the incredible portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer by Evan Peters have left the audience on the edge of their seats. Furthermore, it is based on the real-life gruesome serial killer from Milwaukee. While true crime series are top-rated among the audience, the Jeffrey Dahmer story on Netflix seems to be in some hot water.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-56436 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Here-Everything-To-Know-About-Netflix-Series-Monster-The-Jeffrey-Dahmer-Story.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" />
Over the years, we have seen various true crime docuseries on Netflix. They are amongst the most discussed topics in pop culture, and there is no shortage of audiences interested in such content. However, despite topping the charts a day after its release, The Jefferey Dahmer story has also become criticized. In light of the backlash, Netflix also removed the LGBTQ+ tag from the crime series. Here’s why.
<h2>Why did Netflix remove the LGBTQ+ tag?</h2>
It is no surprise that the true crime genre dramas and films have a huge fan following worldwide. Jeffrey Dahmer is no exception. The true crime drama follows the life of the infamous serial killer <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/?s=Jeffrey+dahmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeffrey Dahmer</a> who murdered and sexually assaulted 17 boys and men. Initially, the series was under the LGBTQ+ label, but the streamer soon removed the drama from the category. In an attempt to differentiate the series, Ryan Murphy took a distinct approach by focusing on the lives of the victims rather than glorifying Jeffrey. However, the series faced backlash due to its categorization under the LGBTQ+ label since Dahmer and most of his victims were queer in nature.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Netflix Jeffrey Dahmer’s victim’s sister and the real Rita in 1992 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jeffreydahmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jeffreydahmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/serialkillers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#serialkillers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/truecrime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#truecrime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/truecrimecommunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#truecrimecommunity</a> <a href="https://t.co/t8fZe1S2oT">pic.twitter.com/t8fZe1S2oT</a>
&mdash; Carol DaRonch (@CarolDaRonch) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarolDaRonch/status/1572629081979777024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Moreover, the show also received repercussions from the victims&#8217; families. According to the member of the victimized families, the series reignited their trauma. The series also became subject to backlash as Netflix failed to take the victimized families into consideration. Rita Isbell, the sister of a Jeffrey Dahmer victim, spoke about the issue. Rita <a href="https://www.insider.com/rita-isbell-sister-jeffrey-dahmer-victim-talks-about-netflix-show-2022-9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed</a>, &#8220;I was never contacted about the show. I feel like Netflix should&#8217;ve asked if we mind or how we felt about making it. They didn&#8217;t ask me anything. They just did it&#8221;. Interestingly, Netflix also recreated Isbell&#8217;s powerful statement in court at the 1992 sentencing.
<h2>Fans upset with the categorization of Dahmer Netflix under LGBTQ+</h2>
Despite receiving massive popularity, The Jeffrey Dahmer story faced objections on Twitter due to labeling the drama under the LGBTQ+ category. Here are a few:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
nah netflix wrong for filing dahmer under lgbtq 😭😭😭😭😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/jAQ7pCOTNs">pic.twitter.com/jAQ7pCOTNs</a>
&mdash; ellie (@omi_kinnie) <a href="https://twitter.com/omi_kinnie/status/1572757495529230336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
The LGBTQ tag should be about positive LDBTQ shows in LGBTQ representation. In this show does definitely not show any of those. Netflix really needs to think before they do stuff with all there queerbating shows it’s very frustrating.
&mdash; stupid selfish baby (@tiredeyedidot) <a href="https://twitter.com/tiredeyedidot/status/1575322300454473729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
https://twitter.com/taengutiny/status/1575233809855156224?s=20&#038;t=SdptqRVPbq7vWq_9rUSVSQ
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Why the hell was it catabolised under LGBTQ in the first place
&mdash; 21 Civilised (@fatherrwethu) <a href="https://twitter.com/fatherrwethu/status/1575232799266971648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Yeah but what was the thought process that made them think that was a good idea in the first place <a href="https://t.co/aHEqSHlFXu">pic.twitter.com/aHEqSHlFXu</a>
&mdash; I just wanna STAY for ONCE (@mamaaintraiseno) <a href="https://twitter.com/mamaaintraiseno/status/1575231809243467776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
However, after various viewers called the streamer out, Netflix immediately removed the drama from the LGBTQ+ category.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-our-father-netflix-unearth-sins-of-our-mother-in-an-unsettling-true-crime-documentary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">After ‘Our Father,’ Netflix Unearths ‘Sins of Our Mother’ In An Unsettling True Crime Documentary</a>
What are your thoughts on the issue? Do let us know in the comments below. Meanwhile, you can watch Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer story is streaming on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=jeff&amp;jbv=81287562" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>.
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