Event Brief
Japan ends Netflix deal over backlash to dating show
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: Japan’s Justice Ministry ended its collaboration with Netflix on the dating show “Badly In Love” after public backlash. Critics said the program glorified crimes involving ex-juvenile delinquents, prompting the ministry to cut the tie-up.
WHO: Japan’s Justice Ministry
WHAT: The Justice Ministry axed its Netflix collaboration for the dating show “Badly In Love.”
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The collaboration was ended after backlash over the show being seen as glorifying crimes involving ex-juvenile delinquents.
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