The Age of Influence

Season 1

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Examine the dark side of influencer culture through some of the biggest social media scandals of our time. From sweeping cons to viral cancellation campaigns, watch as these taste-makers become caught in the controversial crosshairs of their own curated online worlds.

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6 Episodes

XOXO, Grifter Girl
E1
Episode 1XOXO, Grifter GirlAfter encountering celebrity swindler Anna Delvey in prison, Danielle Miller -- once known as the infamous "Swiffer Girl" – tries to follow Delvey’s fraud-to-fame playbook.
The Sinfluencer
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Episode 2The SinfluencerNew Jersey entrepreneur Jay Mazini cons his way into wealth and internet fame through a series of schemes hinged upon the trust of his devoted social media disciples. His rapid ascent brands him a crypto-prophet, fashion designer and viral philanthropist, but when a former friend, along with others, sounds the alarm on his deceit, he resorts to violence to keep his house of cards from crumbling.
Fiber Feud
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Episode 3Fiber FeudWhen Emily Gellis hears rumors that the trendy F-factor diet is allegedly causing health issues for her followers, she takes up the cause on Instagram. But the diet's founder Tanya Zuckerbrot denies the claims and is ready to fight back with two defamation lawsuits. Meanwhile, the dramatic fiber-feud continues to rage on social media, potentially forever setting the stage for what can and can't be said on the internet.
The Steroids Swindler
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Episode 4The Steroids SwindlerBodybuilder Tyler Baumann reinvents himself as the juice-head influencer “Musclehead 320” and becomes the face of his own steroid empire.
The Bad Momfluencer
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Episode 5The Bad MomfluencerThe adopted children of Machelle Hobson grow up in a house of horrors while she exploits them on the popular YouTube series, ‘Fantastic Adventures’.
The Con-fluencer
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Episode 6The Con-fluencerCareer con artist Tracii Hutsona pursues fame, failing at becoming actress/influencer. She disrupts lives of LA socialite, restaurant owner, and Joumana Kidd, ex-wife of basketball star Jason Kidd, while chasing her dreams by manipulation.