A new film, Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson as host Chris Hansen, revisits the divisive NBC series To Catch a Predator. The show, which used stings to confront would-be abusers, drew 7 million viewers per episode and sparked debate over TV ethics. It blurred journalism, policing, and entertainment, and helped usher in a more sensational era of reality TV.
New Film Primetime Revisits Controversial To Catch a Predator
Source: BBC