Thoughts on "Six Schizophrenic Brothers" Docuseries
Six Schizophrenic Brothers is a four-part docuseries that dives into the tragic and harrowing story of the Galvin family, a seemingly perfect family with a dark secret—six of the ten brothers developed schizophrenia, leading to decades of turmoil, violence, and heartache. The series kicks off with Mary, the youngest sibling, setting the stage with a glimpse into their family dynamics: a career-military father, a culture-seeking mother, and twelve children born between the late 1940s and the mid-1960s. It’s a story that’s both extraordinary and devastating, offering a unique glimpse into the effects of severe mental illness within a large family.
