Boys Like Me
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Why are some lonely, young men a growing threat to our safety? In 2018, a Toronto man drove a van down a busy sidewalk, killing 11 people and injuring many more. He was linked to the "incel" movement, a dark online world fueled by violent misogyny, extreme isolation and perceived rejection. In the wake of the attack, Evan Mead discovers a disturbing connection to the perpetrator. They were former high school classmates; both outcasts, existing together on the fringes of social acceptance. How did two young men who started in similar circumstances, end up on such drastically different paths? This five-part series...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Laura Hanrahan • Cosmopolitan • Jul 7, 2022
"It's fascinating and terrifying at the same time."
Score: 5
George Fenwick • Stuff NZ • Jan 16, 2022
"CBC journalist Ellen Chloe Bateman is a skilled and engaging presenter, approaching this dark subject with the right balance of scrutiny and sensitivity. It’s a challenging but fascinating listen, and vital more than ever..."
