Prepare to be captivated by Netflix‘s latest true crime documentary, Sweet Bobby, a jaw-dropping story of deception and betrayal. Based on the wildly popular podcast series created by Tortoise Media in 2021, Sweet Bobby follows the real-life experience of Kirat, whose world is turned upside down when she connects with someone she believes is a mutual friend on Facebook. But the truth behind this online relationship is far more disturbing than she ever imagined.
Produced by Raw, the same company that brought us The Tinder Swindler, and executive produced by Rebecca North, who also worked on American Nightmare, Sweet Bobby promises to be an intense exploration of one of the most shocking cases of online catfishing ever recorded.
What Is Sweet Bobby About?
According to Netflix’s official synopsis: “After an online friendship grows into a deep romantic connection, Kirat begins to suspect that something isn’t quite right with her mysterious fiancé, Bobby. Sweet Bobby is the story of her journey to uncover the unsettling truth behind her fairy-tale romance.”
Across its six gripping episodes, viewers will dive into the complex web of lies that Kirat unravels, featuring exclusive photos, screenshots, and interviews with Kirat herself as she recounts the life-altering events.
Is Sweet Bobby Based on a True Story?
Absolutely. Kirat’s ordeal began when she connected with “Bobby” on Facebook, thinking they shared mutual friends within London’s Sikh community. Over nine years, their bond deepened, evolving into what Kirat believed to be a genuine romantic relationship.
However, the story takes a dark turn as Bobby becomes increasingly controlling, causing Kirat so much stress that she had to take time off work. Though she was under the impression that Bobby was living in Australia, Kirat would later discover that while Bobby’s profile was based on a real person, it wasn’t the man she had been communicating with at all.
What unfolds in Sweet Bobby is one of the longest-running and most elaborate catfishing scams ever documented, serving as a chilling reminder of the hidden dangers of online relationships in an era where digital connections have become the norm for meeting romantic partners.
Netflix’s Sweet Bobby is not just a documentary — it’s a stark warning about how easily trust can be exploited in the virtual world, and how devastating the consequences of catfishing can be.
