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BuzzFeed has grown into one of the internet's most popular websites for news, rumors and quizzes about topics including pop culture, politics, technology and online trends. "Follow This" is a short-form docuseries -- the episodes usually run between 15 and 20 minutes -- that features BuzzFeed reporters probing topics that range from bizarre internet fads, such as ASMR videos and men's rights activists, to safe injection spaces for opioid users.
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Neal Pollack Decider 01/30/2020
The show feels of-the-moment without being particularly hip. Oh no, I sort of found it interesting. Go to Full Review Pablo Canto El Pais (Spain) 09/10/2018
Follow This moves away from clichés to teach another way of doing journalism. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kayla Cobb Decider 09/10/2018
Follow This seems so consumed with selling you on itself and BuzzFeed it brushes aside its engaging premise. Go to Full Review Kahron Spearman The Daily Dot 09/06/2018
Answers aren't readily available in any particular episode. However, curiosity and earnestness in the reporting -explicitly getting in front of the professional misinformers - make the show a credible endeavor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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inta k @intuciic 11/09/2020 interesting short videos about buzzfeed ways of approaching different subjects to write articles about. See more 11/04/2018 Não tão interessante e cativante como "Explained", mas é uma produção válida para quem gosta de saber mais. See more Ryan K @Rklinen29 10/12/2018 From the studio that brought you "People Compete To Be Instagram Famous" presents their own version of 'Vice News'. Only here the twist is... Boring subjects, amateur journalism, sluggish commentary and zero captivating moments. Enjoy. See more Read all reviews
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Scaachi Koul

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John Stanton

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Rega Jha

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Juliane Löffler

Correspondent

Ahmed Ali Akbar

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Bim Adewunmi

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 23, 2018 The Internet Whisperers BuzzFeed reporter Scaachi Koul delves into a story about the experience of autonomous sensory meridian response. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 23, 2018 Black Survivalists Bim Adewunmi reaches beyond the stereotypes of doomsday preppers to interview black survivalists who train people of color to prepare for disasters. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 23, 2018 Intersex Juliane Löffler speaks with the intersex community in Germany about their new legal recognition and a possible ban on gender surgeries for children. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 23, 2018 Men's Rights Scaachi Koul takes a look at the toxic world of "men's rights activists" along with initiatives that support men without turning the blame on women. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 23, 2018 Life Support As the opioid crisis intensifies, Azeen Ghorayshi explores safe injection sites, heroin users' perspectives on them and Seattle's push to open one. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 23, 2018 Whores Day John Stanton explores how legislation created to protect sex trafficking survivors has impacted the safety of another vulnerable group -- sex workers. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 23, 2018 The Future of Fakes Charlie Warzel reveals how increasingly sophisticated technological wizardry can blur reality and fiction -- and could fuel the misinformation crisis. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Tech Addict Charlie Warzel visits a tech addiction rehab center and thinks critically about how people spend their time. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Teen Boss The billion-dollar teen influencer industry is skyrocketing, but there may be a cost to the teen stars; Scaachi Koul talks to influencers, parents and others. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Bollywood Beauty Rega Jha reports on India's increasingly rigid beauty standards, the influence of Bollywood, and the stigma associated with plastic surgery. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Amish Romance Amish romance novels have become increasingly popular among Christian women; Bim Adewunmi investigates how authentic they are. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Whose Embryos? Azeen Ghorayshi takes a look at the complicated court cases and ethical quandaries surrounding in vitro fertilization and frozen embryos in the U.S. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 27, 2018 A Deadly Prank Swatting -- a type of prank that sends police on an armed raid -- can turn fatal; Ahmed Ali Akbar talks to a serial swatter, a victim's family and others. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 27, 2018 Rehab Tourism Americans suffering from opioid addiction are seeking recovery across the border; John Stanton looks at two controversial treatment centers in Mexico. Details Episode 15 Aired Nov 1, 2018 Scooter Wars Charlie Warzel zips through the pros and cons of the debate over whether scooters are a dangerous nuisance or environmentally friendly transportation. Details Episode 16 Aired Nov 1, 2018 Cover-Up Couture Bim Adewunmi speaks with designers and influencers about the rapidly growing fashion movement of dressing modestly. Details Episode 17 Aired Nov 1, 2018 Sexbots To see how sex robots could impact women, Scaachi Koul looks into simulated companions and speaks with a sex-tech CEO, a customer and therapists. Details Episode 18 Aired Nov 1, 2018 Superbug Snipers As superbugs increase and some antibiotics fail, Azeen Ghorayshi looks at phage therapy, an obscure treatment that can fight bacterial infections. Details Episode 19 Aired Nov 1, 2018 India's Utopia Rega Jha explores Auroville, an eco-conscious spiritual city in India, speaking with residents about how they created their own version of utopia. Details Episode 20 Aired Nov 1, 2018 Gánster Rap Members of MS-13 use hip-hop to incite fear, recruit and communicate; John Stanton interviews former and current street gang members to learn more. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jessica Harrop, Shani Hilton, Linzee Troubh, Cindy Vanegas-Gesuale, Jason Spingarn-Koff, Kate Townsend, Lisa Nishimura
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 23, 2018
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