There is nothing glamorous about this type of research and making a TV show about it will only make the targets aware of presented strategies or techniques.
Those white women who claimed to “infiltrate” groups to date white nationalists so they could go on TV aren’t researchers. They are white nationalists who want to encourage people to mimic their behavior because there’s always a chance it will lead to a new recruit. Or they are opportunistic grifters looking to make quick money off of interview tours while spewing false or misleading information.
Chastain isn’t helping. This show wouldn’t help; it would give viewers the idea to venture into white nationalist spaces that anticipate and prepare for this wannabe spy bullshit.
Source: “Jessica Chastain Criticizes AppleTV+ for ‘The Savant’ Delay” from The Hill on 2025 Sep. 24.