Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders
An examination of the insidious, dark underbelly of the internet.
- 2024-2026
- 2 seasons
- Investigation Discovery
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-14
An examination of the insidious, dark underbelly of the internet.
Season 2 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Waiting for the Darkness
Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Nineteen-year-old Cooper dives into the LA lifestyle of TikTok viral videos and content house parties. Then Cooper sets up a Discord to talk about addiction and mental health with his followers, which exposes the dark side of fame.
Episode 2
Rags to Riches to Rage
Mon, Jun 8, 2026
Derricka is a self-made millionaire and badass businesswoman who is not ashamed to celebrate her success. When aspiring entrepreneur Ashley reaches out on Facebook asking Derricka to be her mentor, she has a hard lesson to learn herself.
Episode 3
It Could Be You Tomorrow
Mon, Jun 15, 2026
TikTok dance star Swavy (Matima Miller) and clothing designer Quinton are both making it big on social media around the world. What these self-made young men don't know is that someone watching them is consumed with jealousy.
Episode 4
Enter the Ghost World
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
YouTuber Randy Stair wants to be the master of his universe but he struggles to make friends in real life. When the lines begin to blur between his supermarket day job and his online fantasies, he looks for control wherever he can find it.
Episode 5
Devil in Disguise
Mon, Jun 29, 2026
April Holt shines positivity, growing her TikTok through wholesome family content and manifesting a better future. But after a tragic incident, April's mom gets on TikTok and uncovers secrets that shock everyone watching.
Episode 6
Cruel Intentions
Mon, Jul 6, 2026
Hashim, from England, inspires friends to start a soccer team called "Hashim United." Across the country, TikTok star Mahek Bukhari hides a secret that soon collides with Hashim's life, setting in motion events with tragic consequences.
Episode 7
Death Is In Your Stars
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Online astrologer and witch MysticLipstick (Danielle Johnson) is a rising mystic influencer. When critics emerge and a man falls for her charm, things take a dark turn, with curses flying and those closest to her caught in the firing line.