The State of Man

In the new three-part documentary series The State of Man, award-winning journalist Marc Fennell investigates the powerful online movement influencing how a generation of boys and young men see themselves and navigate the world.

Sparked by a moment at home when online recommendations led his children from Pokémon videos to manosphere content, Marc embarks on a global investigation into the influencers, algorithms and industries redefining modern masculinity.

Immersing himself in the online world, he follows the same algorithmic trails many young men encounter, tracking how content can evolve from fitness, finance and self-improvement to increasingly extreme and divisive ideas.

Launching amid growing concern about the impact of online influencers on boys and young men, the series examines how social media platforms amplify regressive and anti-equality messages and who stands to benefit. But as Marc follows the trail deeper into the manosphere, he uncovers a powerful global industry exploiting the vulnerabilities of young men, with consequences that reach far beyond their screens, particularly affecting girls and women.

Confronting, surprising and deeply personal, The State of Man reveals the forces shaping modern masculinity and the profound consequences they could have for families, relationships and society, while examining potential solutions to an increasingly complex social issue.