The Netflix documentary series “Gunther’s Millions” has many of the key ingredients to become a meme-worthy, Twitter-trending, binge-inducing hit. It’s based on an infamous story from the 20th century, there’s a lovable animal at the center of it all, the man responsible for all the madness detailed here is a mercurial and duplicitous charmer — and just about everyone who is interviewed looks and sounds like they’re auditioning to become a breakout celebrity character a la that Joe Exotic idiot from “Tiger King.”
That’s also the problem with “Gunther’s Millions.” While the story is initially fascinating and there are a few colorful characters sprinkled throughout, we often get lost in the weeds as the narrative swings this way and that, and the entire project feels a little too contrived and gimmicky, and populated with interview subjects who aren’t nearly as interesting as they fancy themselves to be. After four episodes, we’re left with as many questions as answers.
