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‘Predators’ Opens in Select Theaters, Reexamines ‘To Catch a Predator’

Osit uses unaired footage to question the show’s methods, with attention to vigilante imitators.

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A suspect is taken into custody in the NBC true crime series “To Catch a Predator.” David Osit’s documentary “Predators” probes the moral gray areas of the series.
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A suspect is confronted in the NBC true crime series “To Catch a Predator.” David Osit’s documentary “Predators” probes the moral gray areas of the series.

Overview

  • The MTV Documentary Films release began Sept. 19 in select theaters, with streaming planned on Paramount+ with Showtime after the theatrical window.
  • Director David Osit presents a three-part inquiry with an unobtrusive, observational approach.
  • Interviews span former decoys, law enforcement, reporter Byron Harris, and Chris Hansen, and the film revisits the 2006 Texas sting tied to the show’s collapse.
  • The documentary scrutinizes ethical and legal issues of ambush stings, noting that on-camera admissions were not Miranda-recognized confessions.
  • A major section follows copycat operations such as YouTuber Skeeter Jean, underscoring collateral harm and content-for-clicks tactics.