Television adaptations of historical events often lack complete accuracy, which can be especially frustrating for the real-life individuals depicted. Some people have expressed dissatisfaction with their portrayals, even deeming the shows about them as entirely false. In extreme cases, individuals have taken legal action, while others simply choose not to watch—arguably the worst outcome for a TV series.

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