The Black Mirror Season 6 episode “Loch Henry” explores the concept of true crime tourism. The fictional location of Loch Henry is a small Scottish town that experienced a decline in tourism after a series of gruesome murders. Protagonist Davis McCardle decides to make a true crime documentary about the murders in an attempt to revive tourism in the town. The episode touches on the ethical concerns of profiting from real-life tragedy and the glorification of murderers. However, it could have delved deeper into the issue of true crime tourism and the consequences it has on real communities.
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