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Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Reignites Attention to AJ Owens Case With Critical Acclaim and Wide Viewership

Streaming has renewed scrutiny of Florida’s self‑defense laws.

Overview

  • The documentary holds a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes from 67 reviews and is currently No. 2 among Netflix’s English‑language films.
  • Netflix viewership reached about 16.7 million views (27.5 million hours), while Google searches for Susan Lorincz and Ajike Owens surged to peak levels after the debut.
  • The film features police‑recorded moments showing Lorincz writing an apology to Owens’ family in 2023 and later voicing remorse at her 2024 sentencing.
  • Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter in August 2024 and sentenced to 25 years, with investigators rejecting her Stand Your Ground claim; she is serving her term in Florida.
  • Public response includes substantial fundraising, with a GoFundMe for Owens’ four children surpassing $500,000 according to campaign reporting.