TV series

Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax

2023 · 1 season

A tense, cynical true-crime documentary that methodically unpacks a media scandal, leaving a sour taste about fame and justice.

Tagline: How to Fake a Hate Crime
Overview: Describes the intrigue and drama that caused a celebrity to become despised, shocked Chicago and beyond, and left a path of destroyed reputations and careers. The Osundairo brothers will provide all the details related to the false crime.
How it feels: Tense, cynical, satirical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, media, celebrity, crime
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
media
celebrity
crime
justice
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild