Louis Theroux's latest Netflix documentary, Inside the Manosphere, has sparked widespread discussion, but fans argue his 2022 series Forbidden America is an even stronger watch. The three-part docuseries, currently streaming on BBC iPlayer, earned a rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics.
In Forbidden America, Theroux travels across the United States to profile controversial internet personalities, including far-right streamers, violent rap stars, and online porn performers. The series offers a deep dive into the digital subcultures that influence young men.
The Independent awarded the series a five-star review, calling it 'a depressing, eye-opening vision of where things are headed.' Viewers on Reddit described it as 'an intense watch' and 'one of Theroux's best docs made to date.'
Some critics, however, felt the series failed to break new ground. An IMDb user commented: 'Nothing new, revealing or shocking to see here.' Despite this, the series remains a hit with audiences.
Inside the Manosphere, Theroux's first feature-length Netflix project, examines the online 'manosphere' and its influence on young men, but fans seeking more of his signature investigative style are urged to stream Forbidden America on BBC iPlayer.
