About this season
A collection of documentaries exposing shocking secrets that are lived out in the open. From Cambodia's fake orphan scam to the human cost of seafood in Asia, each episode delves into a secret that locals know about, but no one is willing to talk about.
Episodes (6)
1. South Korea's Untouchable Families
Aired 5 March 2022 • 30 min
Family-owned conglomerates such as "Samsung" outsize democracy with corruption, death-related labour violations, and insurmountable power.
2. Human Cost of Seafood in Asia
Aired 12 March 2022 • 30 min
Behind one of the biggest exporters of the seafood industry is a highly orchestrated system for human trafficking and slave labour.
3. Japan's Hostage Problem
Aired 19 March 2022 • 30 min
A skewed justice system depends heavily on coerced confessions to achieve its 99.9% conviction rate.
4. Hong Kong's Organized Crime Societies
Aired 26 March 2022 • 30 min
Secret organizations, called "triads," threaten Hong Kong's fight for independence from China.
5. Cambodia's Fake Orphan Scam
Aired 2 April 2022 • 30 min
An orphan industry is fuelled by lies to attract foreign donations and volunteers, perpetuating a system that creates more harm than good.
6. The Tragedy That Exposed Corruption in Lebanon
Aired 9 April 2022 • 30 min
The explosion of Beirut unearthed the catastrophic reality of Lebanon's incompetent and corrupt government.