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Limited Series – Social Studies

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A social experiment that features a diverse group of LA teenagers; following adolescents as they open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media is reshaping childhood; from battling bullying to grappling with beauty standards and other issues, their compelling and relatable experiences go on a raw journey through the challenges of growing up in the digital era.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 01/03/2025
For this generation, born into digital platforms, the accumulated impact is often worrying and occasionally terrifying. Even with subjects from a different country, this is still deeply relevant to an Australian audience. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 09/30/2024
3.5/4
The fly-on-the-wall camerawork and editing are consistently impressive... Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety 09/27/2024
Engrossing and troubling, the docuseries presents a time capsule of today while allowing the teens to speak for themselves. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 10/17/2024
Social Studies is most poignant in its first episode when it sets up its main theme and intent, though a few characters eventually keep the series compelling throughout. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) 10/14/2024
4/5
The result is like Euphoria reborn as a verité documentary, but with the mundane daily grind left in. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 10/01/2024
Social Studies doesn't tell you anything you haven't already heard about teens and social media. But... will scare any parent more than any blood-and-guts show Ryan Murphy can come up with. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shannon H Dec 2 As a counsellor who specializes in digital health and helping people who struggle with social media, porn, gaming, gambling, shopping etc. I am so glad this docuseries was made. See more Read all reviews
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Wallis Annenberg

Executive Producer

Caryn Capotosto

Executive Producer

Regina K. Scully

Executive Producer

Andrea van Beuren

Executive Producer

Lauren Greenfield

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 27, 2024 Social 101 L.A. teens return to school post-Covid; they share their phones and lives to explore the effects of social media. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2024 Social Divisions Seeking followers, fame and social mobility, teens encounter racial and class divisions on social media and in real life. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2024 Peer/Algorithm Pressure Peer pressure compounds with algorithm pressure to lead teens down the rabbit holes that affect their real lives. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2024 Sex Ed Social media and pornography provide sex education that shapes teens' behavior with serious consequences. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 2024 Deletions and Culminations With graduation and life changes, the teens contemplate their future and the brave new world they navigate. Details

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Social Studies — Limited Series

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Season Info

Director
Lauren Greenfield
Executive Producer
Wallis Annenberg, Caryn Capotosto, Regina K. Scully, Andrea van Beuren
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest, Health & Wellness
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 27, 2024