Carl Rinsch Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Netflix

Carl Rinsch is indicted for allegedly taking $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi series that was never made. He faces multiple charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

Director Charged with Defrauding Netflix

Director Carl Erik Rinsch is charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million by using funds meant for a sci-fi series on risky investments and personal expenses, including cryptocurrency trading and luxury goods.

Netflix series 3 Body Problem and its controversial opening sequence

The new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem features a controversial opening sequence depicting a struggle session during China's Cultural Revolution, sparking debate over its commentary on cancel culture. Showrunner David Benioff denies direct commentary but acknowledges similarities. The series is based on a novel by Chinese author Liu Cixin, with some scenes moved to avoid attention from Beijing authorities. Cancel culture has been compared to the Cultural Revolution for its zealotry and denouncement practices.