Hitler's Circle of Evil: Question about its accuracy.

by Manifesto89

Hi all, Hitler's Circle of Evil is a show on Netflix in Australia about the rise of the Nazis but in particular focuses on Hitlers close circle of henchmen. Just a question about its accuracy. The show presents the original party, just before the Nuremberg Laws, as being anti Semitic, but certainly not intent on mass murder and destruction. Hilter and the others seem to be keen on stopping communism and the introduction of protectionist policies that do affect Jewish businesses. The deep hatred of Jews and desire to remove Jews from Germany is presented as being introduced by Goebbels. It portrays Goebbels as essentially brain washing Hitler. How accurate is this? Was Hitler really not that concerned with Jews in the beginning?

My other question is regarding two other members of the inner circle. Himmler in the beginning is show as being disgusted by street brutality against Jews such as the Kristallnacht. Also, Hermann Göring is portrayed as being against any anti semitic laws at all as he has no issues with Jews (his grandfather was a Jew). It also shows him as someone who despises Goebbels and is much more interested in establishing a strong airforce. How accurate are these two portrayals? Thanks! It's a great show by the way, and recommend it to anyone interested in the topic.

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I would also like to know. It would be a shame if the show were proven to be inaccurate in any substantial way because I like how it's presented in a more political perspective. It almost makes the inner circle seem devilishly petty and kind of reminds me of our contemporary political climate.