Netflix’s newest documentary has sparked a furious outcry, with viewers demanding the arrest of its controversial subject.** Â
“The Man With 1000 Kids,” a three-part series that premiered on July 3, dives into the astonishing life of Jonathan Jacob Meijer.** Â
Meijer, a prolific sperm donor from the Netherlands, has reportedly fathered over 500 children, a fact that has left social media users in an uproar.**
In the documentary, Meijer is depicted as a man driven by an obsessive desire to “spread his seed.”** Â
This portrayal has ignited fierce backlash on social media platforms, with users on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing their shock and outrage.** Â
“The Netflix doc The Man with 1000 Kids is nuts. That dude needs to be locked up,” wrote one user.** Â
Another added, “Watching the Man with 1000 Kids on Netflix… I’m flabbergasted! How are they not locked up! And if you watched it, you know why I said they! I’m so disgusted and sad for those kids!”** Â
The reactions have been fierce, with some users even suggesting radical solutions like: “I think all men should start off in jail and prove their way out,” as one tweet exclaimed.**
Interestingly, Meijer himself does not appear in the documentary.** Â
Instead, several women who connected with him share their harrowing experiences.**Â
These encounters often occurred outside the bounds of professional sperm donation regulations, casting a dark shadow over Meijer’s activities.**
Vanessa, from the Netherlands, recalls meeting Meijer through a website for private sperm donations.** Â
Initially, they agreed he would donate his sperm in a cup.** Â
 However, when Meijer arrived, he convinced her to conceive “naturally,” arguing it was the most effective method.** Â
 This led to an unsettling encounter where the two had sex to facilitate the donation.**
The documentary raises alarming themes, including incest, inter-breeding, racism, and violence against women.** Â
Meijer, however, has repeatedly denied the accusations against him.** Â
He has labeled the Netflix documentary as “misleading and deceiving.”** Â
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, Meijer criticized the documentary’s title, suggesting it should be “the sperm donor who helped families conceive with 550 children” instead.**
In an interview with The Independent, Meijer shared his side of the story.** Â
He recounted his first donation at age 25, describing it as a fulfilling experience.** Â
“I knew that the people who got my sample would be super happy, and they’d create a family. That’s something meaningful and real,” he said.**
As he continued donating, Meijer felt it was unfortunate he had to remain anonymous.** Â
“I thought it was a pity I couldn’t meet people and see the smiles on their faces,” he explained.** Â
This led him to discover websites where he could donate privately, which he found more gratifying.** Â
He uploaded photos and shared his motivations, receiving an overwhelming response from women.**
Despite his enthusiasm, Meijer acknowledged that he sometimes got “carried away.”**Â
“Sometimes I think I got too carried away,” he admitted.** Â
“I should have told myself that [a smaller number of children] is fine.”** Â
 He regretted not adhering strictly to international guidelines and being more transparent.**
 Meijer vehemently denied any racist motives after another donor made disturbing comments about donating sperm in Kenya to “bleach Africa.”** Â
“That’s just disgusting,” Meijer said.** Â
“I distance myself a million miles from this guy. He’s horrible.”** Â
He clarified that his goal was solely to help those wanting to conceive.**
However, he admitted he should have established better boundaries.** Â
“I don’t think addiction is a good word for it, but if I was addicted to anything it was to being valuable to people and having a great time with them,” he reflected.** Â
Looking back, he recognized the need for limits.**
Meijer’s story isn’t just about sperm donation; it’s a cautionary tale about obsession and the need for regulation.** Â
The women he connected with, their stories of manipulation and emotional turmoil, paint a complex picture.**
**Now, the public’s demand for justice is growing louder.** Â
As the documentary continues to trend, the call for Meijer’s arrest intensifies.** Â
The debate is fierce: Is he a misguided philanthropist or a dangerous manipulator?** Â
Netflix viewers have made up their minds, and their verdict is clear.**
**The true impact of “The Man With 1000 Kids” remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Jonathan Jacob Meijer’s story has shaken the world.** Â
**As the outrage grows, only time will tell what consequences, if any, Meijer will face.**