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Documentary 'Predators' Explores Legacy of 'To Catch a Predator'

12/11/2025

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The documentary Predators analyzes the rise and fall of To Catch a Predator, the reality series that aired from 2004 to 2007.
It has quickly topped Paramount+ and carries a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics call it "revelatory and brilliant," while some reviews describe it as "self-important" and lengthy.
The film outlines the series' troubled legacy and its impact, including copycat shows that followed.

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Story summary

The documentary Predators analyzes the rise and fall of To Catch a Predator, the reality series that aired from 2004 to 2007.
It has quickly topped Paramount+ and carries a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics call it "revelatory and brilliant," while some reviews describe it as "self-important" and lengthy.
The film outlines the series' troubled legacy and its impact, including copycat shows that followed.