What to Watch This Week With Kate Casey
June 23-30, 2025
Happy Monday!
This week on my podcast I am diving into an incredible lineup of reality television and documentaries you won’t want to miss. I will explore the fascinating lives and legacies of Jayne Mansfield and Sally Ride, share a practical guide on how to spot and avoid a “Dirty John,” and spotlight the remarkable work of a DNA sleuth solving mysteries one case at a time.
Here’s your list this week:
Documentaries:
My Mom Jayne (HBO) is directed by Mariska Hargitay, who was three years old when her mother, Jayne Mansfield, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 34. The film follows Mariska as she seeks to know, understand, and embrace her mother for the first time. Through intimate interviews and a collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies, she grapples with her mother’s public and private legacy and discovers the layers and depth of who Jayne was, not only to her audience but to those who were closest to her. (June 27)
The Many Deaths of Nora Dolmasso (Netflix) is about a 51-year-old Argentine mother found murdered in her Río Cuarto home in 2006. It captivated the nation for nearly two decades. Her death by strangulation with a bathrobe belt ignited a media frenzy and a complex legal saga. The recently released Netflix documentary series, The Many Deaths of Nora Dalmasso, offers an in-depth exploration of the case, featuring firsthand accounts from her family and key figures involved in the investigation. (Streaming now)
Born to be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers (Freeform) follows the first generation of kids raised in the social media spotlight. The featured families and personalities include The Fischer Family, The McClure Family, Like Nasty, and Ethan Rodriguez. (June 23)
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise (Netflix) highlights an engine fire which left 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous ‘poop cruise’ of 2013. (June 24)
Reality Television:
Match Me Abroad (TLC) features six American singles exploring new romantic possibilities in Brazil, Ireland, and Singapore. (June 22)
Real Housewives of Miami (Bravo) this week centers around Marysol Patton's surprise wedding celebration, which unfolds amidst personal dramas and unexpected tensions among the cast. (June 25)
Enjoy! (Make sure you share this newsletter too.)
Kate
