From Rolling Stone · David Fear · · 50s
Robert Pattinson's Predator Showdown
Pattinson's 'Primetime' exposes how a TV show turned predator hunting into national shame.
In brief
Pattinson's 'Primetime' exposes how a TV show turned predator hunting into national shame. Robert Pattinson portrays Chris Hansen in a show that uses public shaming to catch pedophiles, sparking debate about online safety and moral consequences. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
The Phrase That Shook
Chris Hansen's 'have a seat' phrase lured pedophiles into public shame.
“Have a seat”
From Dateline to Phenomenon
To Catch a Predator started as a Dateline NBC segment and became a national movement.
Pattinson's Hansen
Robert Pattinson portrays Hansen as twitchy and morally conflicted.
The Primetime Pitch
Hansen wants to air To Catch a Predator against ABC's Lost for national attention.
The Whale Challenge
Hansen believes the show needs to catch bigger predators to gain credibility.
Public Shaming Impact
The show sparked national debate about online safety and moral consequences.
The short version
Robert Pattinson portrays Chris Hansen in a show that uses public shaming to catch pedophiles, sparking debate about online safety and moral consequences.
