Don't Fall For It: Influencers
The Dutch television series 'Trap Er Niet Influencer?!' is an eight-part miniseries by Omroep PowNed that critically investigates social media trends and the misleading tactics of self-proclaimed online influencers. Presenters like Filemon Wesselink, Mark Baanders, Vera Verzijl, and Sarah Bakker expose deceptive content across various themes, including fraudulent joke ads, commercial spirituality, and lucrative faith healings.
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. The Man-o-sphereAndrew Tate and his Dutch followers are calling on men to become “real” men, while devaluing women. Is this the solution? A testosterone boost or nonsense? We investigate the claims.CC25minSep 11, 2024
- 2. FinFluencers“Get super rich in a single day”—that's what influencers promise through exorbitantly expensive courses. Who are these crazy people? And what should you watch out for if you do decide to invest in crypto?CC26minSep 18, 2024
- 3. BeautyNine-year-old girls are experimenting with expensive skincare products and going to parties wearing makeup inspired by their favorite influencer. Is this actually good for these young girls?CC25minSep 25, 2024
- 4. SpiritualitySearching for meaning? Influencers promote shamans, cacao ceremonies, and bizarre biofeedback machines as solutions. But is this spiritual enlightenment or just commercial hype? Fact or fiction?CC26minOct 2, 2024
- 5. CosmeticsSocial media posts promise inexpensive plastic surgery in Turkey, but there are dangers involved. Shady practices also exist in the Netherlands. The team investigates, speaks with victims, and confronts the perpetrators.CC25minOct 9, 2024
- 6. ReligionChristian influencers are all the rage, with faith healers promising to cure everything from cancer to homosexuality. What attracts their thousands of followers? Does it really work, or is it the ultimate self-deception?CC26minOct 16, 2024
- 7. Anything For MoneySocial media is overflowing with fake ads. Influencers show off in Lamborghinis, but are they really rich? For a few euros, they’ll throw their principles out the window. Where’s the line? We’re testing their integrity with fake products.CC25minOct 23, 2024
- 8. HealthThe online supplement market is booming, even though a healthy diet is enough. Still, that market is huge. What is it, and why do influencers claim the opposite?CC25minOct 30, 2024
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Don't Fall For It: Influencers
The Dutch television series 'Trap Er Niet Influencer?!' is an eight-part miniseries by Omroep PowNed that critically investigates social media trends and the misleading tactics of self-proclaimed online influencers. Presenters like Filemon Wesselink, Mark Baanders, Vera Verzijl, and Sarah Bakker expose deceptive content across various themes, including fraudulent joke ads, commercial spirituality, and lucrative faith healings.
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