Series synopsis
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders is an American crime documentary television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on June 3, 2024.
Social Media Influencers seem to have it all — money, celebrity, power. But in these shocking true crime stories, there is a horrifying dark side to the fame, which reveals how these online dreams can quickly become blood-soaked nightmares.
Premise
Social Media Influencers seem to have it all — money, celebrity, power. But in these shocking true crime stories, there is a horrifying dark side to the fame, which reveals how these online dreams can quickly become blood-soaked nightmares.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 3, 2024 | July 8, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 7 | June 1, 2026 | July 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sin City Clickbait Ash, a self-styled Instagram "sex and fitness guru", began his career as a male escort and built a life in the glitz, glamour and excess of the Las Vegas party scene. But the envious lifestyle he presented to his countless followers took a deadly turn when his break-up with another high-profile influencer catapulted him into a twisted, drug-infused downward spiral that culminated in a violent, senseless act. |
June 3, 2024 |
| 2 |
TikTok Terror As a 28-year-old, Sania battles through divorce, her passionate and searingly honest Tik Toks attract tens of thousands of followers. But she soon discovers that members of her community want to silence her - and will stop at nothing to do it. |
June 10, 2024 |
| 3 |
RIP Bianca Anime-obsessed teenager Bianca becomes an inspiring mental health advocate online and changes lives. But on forums and social media accounts, she discovers a horrifying and violent side: young men primed to threaten, harm, and attack. |
June 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Waiting for the Darkness Nineteen-year-old Cooper’s TikTok fame darkens when he opens up online. |
June 1, 2026 |
| 2 |
Rags to Riches To Rage Derricka’s success draws Ashley in, but mentorship becomes a hard lesson. |
June 8, 2026 |
| 3 |
It Could Be You Tomorrow TikTok star Matima and designer Quinton face jealousy as their fame grows. |
June 15, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Investigation Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 15, 2026 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |