Digital Addiction

Season 1

From gaming and social media obsession, to cyber relationship addiction and compulsive information seeking, each episode uncovers the damaging world of digital dependency and the dramatic impact on the families affected by it.

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10 Episodes

  • Beth & Brandon
    E1
    Beth & BrandonBeth hides behind the safety of her devices until her family and friends confront her about how she cares more for her devices than for them. Then, Brandon only has in-person relationships with his phone and the strangers he meets on hookup apps.
  • Steffanie & Matthew
    E2
    Steffanie & MatthewSteffanie, 33, is so traumatized by her past that she only feels safe online. But her family and friends worry that her online activity is causing harm. Matthew, 15, is surviving his teen years through his devices. His mother, Lina, in an effort to save her son, ends up discovering more about herself.
  • Bella & Lunds
    E3
    Bella & LundsBella 52, obsessed with her social media "analytics," believes her channel will catapult her to fame. Tensions explode when friends try to get her help. Daniel and David, 27, are twin brothers who share everything including compulsively gaming and watching porn online, until mom and friends have had enough.
  • Wade & Alexis
    E4
    Wade & AlexisWade, 38, is addicted to gaming. With no job and no income, he is on the verge of eviction. His friends and family are desperate to get him help. Alexis, 21, has been a cell phone junkie ever since she got her first phone at nine years old. Since then, her phone addiction has only gotten worse–and puts her in dangerous situations time and again. Her family is desperate to help her before it’s too late.
  • Jocelyn & Nicholas
    E5
    Jocelyn & NicholasJocelyn, 29, dreams of being Insta-famous, and her family ignores her online addiction; live-streamer Nicholas, 34, will stop at nothing to achieve his dream of becoming a respected content creator, but his friends fear for his safety.
  • Seth & Monya
    E6
    Seth & MonyaFor Seth, 23, the only world worth living in is the digital one. His family makes one last attempt to save him from the depths of his addictions. Monya, 55, spends most of her day "doomscrolling," but says the problem is with her family, not her.
  • Wayne & Carissa
    E7
    Wayne & Carissa35-year-old Wayne seems to have a perfect life, but his digital use has led him down a destructive path of porn addiction - and more. Carissa, 23, dreams of helping others through online connections.
  • Kerri & Devonte
    E8
    Kerri & DevonteKerri, 42, has an online gambling addiction that is tearing her family apart; Devonte, 28, and his wife, Lisa, are expecting their first child together, but Devonte's gaming addiction makes Lisa question if he can be a good father and husband.
  • Skyler & Nina
    E9
    Skyler & NinaSkyler, 20, spends all of her time creating and consuming content on social media about being a young mum. Nina, 57, discovered social media during the pandemic. But her digital addiction is causing a rift between her and her husband.
  • Cooper & Amberlyn
    E10
    Cooper & Amberlyn29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behaviour. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school.

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