Netflix’s upcoming series The Sticks is under fire. Despite claims of pure fiction, families of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash victims slam the show for mirroring their raw, real-world tragedy.

With 16 lives lost in the original disaster, critics label the plot exploitative. As the 2027 release nears, Netflix faces a massive PR crisis over its lack of survivor consultation.

With 16 lives lost in the original disaster, critics label the plot exploitative. As the 2027 release nears, Netflix faces a massive PR crisis over its lack of survivor consultation.