Netflix Documentary Sheds Light on Serial Cyberstalker Matthew Hardy

'Can I Tell You a Secret?' explores the impact of Hardy's crimes on victims, highlighting the challenges they faced in seeking justice.

Victims of Matthew Hardy, featured in Netflix's 'Can I Tell You a Secret?', thank the platform for giving them a voice, sharing their experiences of being cyberstalked.
Some viewers criticize the documentary's use of voice actors to portray the stalker, finding it detracts from the seriousness of the subject.
The documentary reveals Hardy's manipulation tactics, including impersonating victims to isolate and silence them, complicating their pursuit of justice.
Victims faced victim blaming and a lack of police support, with authorities often reluctant or unable to help.
Hardy's eventual arrest and the longest custodial sentence in British history for online stalking underscore the severity of his crimes.