- Status: Returning Series
- Genre: Documentary
- Release: 2023
- Description: Forget nostalgia goggles; "Dark Side of the 2000s" throws you headfirst into a raw, unflinching examination of a decade we thought we knew. This isn't a rose-tinted retrospective, but a chillingly accurate portrayal of the anxieties and contradictions simmering beneath the surface of Y2K fashion and pop culture. The series masterfully weaves together seemingly disparate threads – from the dot-com bubble burst to the rise of reality TV – revealing how societal shifts shaped individual lives with devastating consequences. While the pacing occasionally stumbles, the performances are uniformly strong, each character grappling with moral ambiguities in a way that feels both timely and tragically relevant. It's a dark, often uncomfortable watch, but one that lingers long after the credits roll, prompting reflection on the echoes of the past in our present. This isn't just a documentary; it’s a potent cultural commentary.