Series synopsis
Predator Files is a British crime documentary reality television series that premiered on A&E on March 12, 2026. It stars Roo Powell and Ariel Winter.
Predator Files takes viewers onto the front lines of the fight to apprehend the world’s most dangerous online child predators. Led by Roo Powell, law-enforcement consultant, survivor advocate, and founder of SOSA (Safe From Online Sexual Abuse), the series documents high-stakes undercover operations conducted in direct partnership with ICAC task forces, vice units, and district attorneys across the United States.
Premise
Predator Files takes viewers onto the front lines of the fight to apprehend the world’s most dangerous online child predators. Led by Roo Powell, law-enforcement consultant, survivor advocate, and founder of SOSA (Safe From Online Sexual Abuse), the series documents high-stakes undercover operations conducted in direct partnership with ICAC task forces, vice units, and district attorneys across the United States.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Roo Powell as Head of SOSA
- Ariel Winter as Decoy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | March 12, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Buyer On their first day in OKC, SOSA's undercover sting exposes online predators as decoys lure suspects into a motel meet, leading to a swift arrest. |
March 12, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Actor SOSA tracks a manipulative predator who targets a 12-year- old decoy through explicit video calls, shifting personas to groom, threaten and disappear at will. |
March 12, 2026 |
| 3 |
The White Knight SOSA exposes how predators often disguise harmful intentions as concern and protection. |
March 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | A&E |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 12, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 7, 2026 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | continue |