# Love You to Death review: probing the mother who faked her son's illnesses

The Guardian reviews "Love You to Death," a documentary about a woman who fabricated her son's illnesses. The reviewer questions whether the filmmakers' interviews were thorough enough to uncover the full story. This critique highlights broader concerns about how true-crime media handles complex, disturbing cases.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/19/love-you-to-death-review-channel-4-lisa-hayden-johnson) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:33 GMT