The story of Jason Porter, the romantic conman of Canada. His life is made up of romancing older women and then stealing everything he can, not just from them but from their families as well. He’s that special kind of b***ard that preys on women who are lonely and told by the whole world that they are unattractive and unlovable.
Another new limited documentary series has come to Prime Video — I’m not complaining, with the rise of the true crime genre, these types of series are all over and I’m here for every minute of it…but this one, ya’ll, I just don’t know.
The story was compelling, following Heather, one of Jason Porter’s victims, as she tries to get justice. The justice isn’t just for her, it is for all of his victims. She’s found photos of things he’s stolen, manifests for things he’s sold and shipped off – and she’s reached out to other victims to try and help them figure out where their possessions have disappeared to.
BUT it is unfulfilling — it is a series that has the chops to be better than it is, but the drama isn’t there. The tension is missing, and I found myself navigating away from the window and just letting it play in the background. And that frustrates me because this should be right up my alley…I’m an older woman and I love true crime. It just seemed unfinished?
I’m just a little disappointed, it is worth watching in the background and knowing the story. But if you have other docs you want to watch, I might go for them first.
Rating: 6/10 / C
