A new kind of hate is growing online. When hidden behind an anonymous online name, hateful people are able to say whatever they want, thinking that it is without any risk or consequence. They are wrong. Internet Troll Hunters tracks down the people that post threats, hateful comments and harass their victims online.
Our determined host hears
the victims’ stories and brings together the best internet experts to start
hunting down the culprits. The team hope to catch these trolls and make them
understand the consequences of their actions for the victims and their future.
Internet Troll Hunters premiered on Thursday April 3rd 2014 at 9pm with a total of 449,000 viewers. It achieved a share of 13% in the target group of 15-49 and increased its average weekly share for the slot by 50%.