Everybody loves a good hustle until the truth comes knocking. And if watching “You Can See Everything” has you questioning how much of what you see, hear, and believe is actually true and begging for more after the credits roll, we’ve got a few more shows and movies to add to your watchlist ASAP!
While some of these stories are inspired by real-life scandals, others are just really good scripted tales that feel a little too close to reality. Either way it goes, trust us when we say there’s plenty of money, mess, fraud, and foolery to keep you entertained and binging. Keep reading for more!
“The Dropout”
Naturally, we had to add the Hulu series “The Dropout” to this list. This is basically the same Theranos story of Elizabeth Holmes but told through an eight-episode mini-series. This show, starring Amanda Seyfried, really shows you the inner quirks, characteristics, and nuances that made Holmes the woman she is today and gives viewers an inside look at how she and her company crashed and burned.
Where to Stream: Hulu
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“Fyre Festival: The Greatest Party That Never Happened”
Speaking of crash and burn, the infamous Fyre Festival turned out to be perfect fodder for this documentary. In the same way that Holmes defrauded investors, the folks in charge of this 2017 festival also manipulated attendees to pay high prices for a mediocre, trash event. Check this one out!
Where to Stream: Netflix
“WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn”
Seeing Holmes’ failed attempt at starting a lucrative business definitely puts you in the mood to watch stories of other founders who couldn’t maintain their success, and lured people into what they were building under false pretenses and chaos.
Where to Stream: Hulu/Disney+
“Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives”
Celebrity vegan restaurateur Sarma Melngailis is the focus of this Netflix documentary. But sadly, it traces her New York restaurant empire as it takes a bizarre turn after she becomes involved with a mysterious man who makes too-good-to-be-true promises. What follows is a story of manipulation, bad financial decisions, and a relationship that spirals into an unbelievable criminal scandal.
Where to Stream: Netflix
“Truth Be Told”
Starring Octavia Spencer and Gabrielle Union, the first season of “Truth Be Told” follows a true-crime podcaster who reopens controversial criminal cases in search for answers that may have been overlooked the first time around. Much like “You Can See Everything,” the Apple TV+ series plays with perception, unreliable narrators, and the uncomfortable possibility that the truth isn’t always what it initially appears to be.
Where to Stream: Apple TV
“Scam Goddess”
Building on her popular podcast of the same name, comedian Laci Mosley takes viewers on a deep dive into some of the wildest scams, schemes, and con artists operating across the country. From Ponzi schemes to fake royalty and religious grifters, this series is perfect for anyone who loves watching the truth unravel behind a convincing hustle!
Where to Stream: Hulu/Freeform
“I Care A Lot”
This show will infuriate you, fair warning. In “I Care A Lot,” a professional guardian exploits the legal system by convincing courts to place elderly people under her care—right before draining their finances. It’s a truly twisted look at how someone can use a seemingly legitimate business to run a calculated scam, all while hiding behind a polished public image. That rings a bell, doesn’t it?
Where to Stream: Netflix
“Hustlers”
Starring Jennifer Lopez and Keke Palmer and more, “Hustlers” centers on a group of New York City strippers who devise an elaborate scheme to scam wealthy Wall Street clients out of thousands of dollars. Similar to Holmes’ quest, this movie raises questions about greed, survival, loyalty, and just how far people will go to get what they feel they’re owed.
Where to Stream: Hulu
“Snowfall”
Now this one might seem a little left of center, but hear us out! While “Snowfall” follows the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic, drug dealers, law enforcement, and the CIA members who played a role in it—similar to “You Can See Everything”—it explores the power structures, questionable motives, and sneaky decisions that allow people to build empires while leaving devastation in their wake.
Where to Stream: Hulu
“The Wolf of Wall Street”
(Author’s Note: This one is one of my favorite films). In “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a stockbroker who builds a multimillion-dollar empire through shady business practices, financial fraud, and some seriously questionable decisions. It’s a wild look at Wall Street excess and what happens when making money and preserving your ego becomes more important than having a moral compass.
Where to Stream: Paramount +/ Prime Video (with an add-on)
“Inventing Anna”
Now you guys lowkey should’ve seen this one coming! “Inventing Anna” tells the infamous story of Anna Sorkin, a.k.a. Anna Delvey—the wannabe socialite who convinced New York’s wealthy elite that she was a German heiress with a fortune to her name. From luxury hotels to five-figure vacations, her elaborate grift is a fascinating look at how far a convincing lie can take someone before reality comes knocking.
Where to Stream: Netflix
“The Girl From Plainville”
In “The Girl From Plainville,” Elle Fanning stars as Michelle Carter, a woman at the center of a controversial case involving her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III, and the text messages that preceded his death by suicide. If you love questions of accountability, manipulation, and how much of someone’s story we can actually believe—this one should be right up your alley.
Where to Stream: Netflix
“Dopesick”
While this one is a scripted series as opposed to a documentary, “Dopesick” is still in the same vein as “You Can See Everything” because it exposes the dangerous consequences of corporate greed, powerful people, manipulating the truth, and a business built on a whole lot of deception in the pharmaceutical space.
Where to Stream: Hulu/Disney+
