Combine that with the public’s fascination over Michael Jackson’s strange and debatable lifestyle, and HBO had one of the more disturbing recipes for success that can be concocted.
As such, Leaving Neverland was a fitting match for the premium cabler, especially during the #MeToo era where larger spotlights have been placed on entertainment giants’ behavior both in and out of the industry.
HBO has long prided itself on delivering hot-button documentaries that reflect the political and pop culture zeitgeists.