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Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke is a three-part true-crime documentary series that examines the shocking collapse of Ruby Franke, once one of YouTube's most recognizable family vloggers. Through interviews with Franke's children Shari Franke and Chad Franke, her former husband Kevin Franke, friends and neighbors, and more than 1,000 hours of previously unseen footage, the series explores how a family that appeared happy and carefully controlled online became increasingly isolated and dysfunctional. The documentary follows Ruby's rise through the 8 Passengers YouTube channel, her relationship with counselor and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, and the increasingly extreme environment surrounding the family. Rather than simply retelling the criminal case, the series focuses on the psychology of family vlogging, control, influence, isolation and the dangers of turning private family life into public entertainment. Season 1 is structured around three episodes: “Abundance,” “Distortion,” and “Truth.”

Crime Documentary Drama Mystery

Release Date: February 27, 2025
Director: Olly Lambert
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Duration: 3 episode 50 minutes per episode
Language: English
Starring: Shari Franke — Ruby's eldest daughter
Box Office: Not applicable
Where To Watch: Hulu , Disney+

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Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke features more than 1,000 hours of previously unseen family footage, giving the filmmakers rare access to the Franke family’s private world. The 8 Passengers YouTube channel had around 2.5 million subscribers at its peak, making Ruby Franke one of the better-known family vloggers. The documentary also features interviews with Shari Franke, Chad Franke, and Kevin Franke, offering personal perspectives on the family’s breakdown. Its three episodes—“Abundance,” “Distortion,” and “Truth”—follow the transformation from online family success to a disturbing criminal case. The series also explores the wider dangers of family vlogging, online influence, privacy, and the commercialization of children’s lives.

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