Undercover Underage

This is an interesting show, I can't say it's enjoyable. Because it's really sickening, like really really sickening. But, it's also a show that I think is worth a watch if you're into this type of show.

The team in "Undercover Underage" does a lot of the same work as Chris Hansen did. Posing as children over messaging apps, setting up meets to catch the scum who do this, and getting law enforcement involved. The difference is Roo Powell, the Chris Hansen of this show. She is the one who poses as a child in many situations, doing facetimes and snapchatting with pedophiles. She has a team that helps by digitally touching up pictures for social media, doing makeup for the conversations, and recording the actual evidence that helps catch criminals. Pretty bog-standard "To Catch a Predator" stuff, except it's more involved. You see the emotional toll this takes on the team, especially Roo.

Give it a watch if you like this kinda stuff. Recognize it's not for everyone.

"Undercover Underage" does true crime right. No exploitation or cheap thrills. Just solid work exposing online predators and protecting kids.

The production team's decoy setups and social media profiles feel authentic. SOSA only targets serious offenders. Everything's methodical and legal-it's a definite improvement from "To Catch a Predator." Each sting operation shows how predators operate online. It's educational without being preachy.

The episodes follow a formula. You know what's coming. But it respects its subject matter while keeping viewers hooked. I binge watched it and am hoping for more seasons.

I like the show and love that it brings to light that these type of operations exist. It takes a certain type of person to see what they see and what have to deal with. The people with their bad reviews and criticisms of Roo obviously have no concept of age; sure it's a bit of a stretch to believe that she could pull off being a 15 year old, but with the right lighting (obviously not a black light like one idiot suggested), makeup and mannerisms...it can be done to fool these type of criminals. I would have put her in her late 20s, before she was all made up. The fact is that they actually help put away actual sexual predators and that's all that matters.

I love all true crime shows, but this one kept me glued to my seat. It exposes how many predators are out there, the sickness behind their perversion and the lengths they'll go to just to feed their sick desires. Most of all, how easy it is for them to make contact with youth and how vulnerable children really are. I seriously question the intentions of people giving it a low rating. But perhaps that's another benefit of SOSA sharing their work with the world - creating awareness!

Thanks you for all the work you're doing to not only take these predators off the street, but shine a light on how these depraved men work. So many are teachers which is devastating. You're providing information on tactics used by these men which in turn could quite possibly save a life. In some instances we catch a glimpse of the sacrifices you make with your family and although it's hard it is my firm belief that when they are older and realize what you are doing they will not only understand, but view you for what you (all) really are, a HERO. The work you're doing is so important. Best wishes moving forward and my ultimate thanks from a fellow mother.