Series synopsis
The Man with 1000 Kids is a British documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on July 3, 2024. It ended on July 3, 2024. It stars Jonathan Meijer.
A group of families learn the charismatic man they had trusted is sperm donor to hundreds — or perhaps thousands — of other children across the world.
Premise
A group of families learn the charismatic man they had trusted is sperm donor to hundreds — or perhaps thousands — of other children across the world.
Premise: How do you stop a serial sperm donor?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonathan Meijer as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | July 3, 2024 | July 3, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Would-be parents in the Netherlands look online for sperm donors. When they meet charismatic Jonathan Jacob Meijer, they have no reason not to trust him. |
July 3, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A network of parents with children by Jonathan spreads across the world. When he refuses to stop donating, they take matters into their own hands. |
July 3, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A determined lawyer is persuaded to take the case. But it might be years before they get a verdict — and Jonathan could keep on donating until then. |
July 3, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 3, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 3, 2024 |
| Status | ended |