Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout

Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout
TV Show · Documentary

A TikTok lip-sync to Barry Manilow's 'Mandy' launches William White into viral stardom, and into the hearts of a generation of women. Unpacking the rise, the fandom and the chaos that follows when fantasy crashes into reality.

2025 · 51m
Director Trish Neufeld

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Rise of a TikTok Heartthrob
    When William White goes viral on TikTok, a devoted fan base of older women forms overnight; as they organise into online communities, their obsession blurs the line between fandom and something far stranger and more dangerous.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Power, Control, and The Fandom of Will White
    As Will's fandom grows more intense, money flows, lines blur and control shifts; with exclusive access to Will and his inner circle, this episode asks: are his fans helping him rise or pulling the strings?
    40 min

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Cast & Crew

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    Trish Neufeld
    Director
  • J‌B
    James Buddy Day
    Producer
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    Aaron Fishman
    Producer
  • Susan Zirinsky
    Producer
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    Producer
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    Jon Nadeau
    Producer
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    Paige K. Boudreau
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    Aysu Saliba
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    Cara Tortora
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About

Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout

Documentary

A TikTok lip-sync to Barry Manilow's 'Mandy' launches William White into viral stardom, and into the hearts of a generation of women. Unpacking the rise, the fandom and the chaos that follows when fantasy crashes into reality.

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Viacom
Released
2025
Rated
Caution
Region of Origin
United States

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English (United States)
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English (United States) (CC)

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