Manosphere Influencer Amrou Fadl Accuses Louis Theroux Netflix Documentary of 'Woke' Editing
Prominent manosphere influencer Amrou Fadl, better known online as Myron Gaines, has launched a scathing attack against Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary, claiming the editing deliberately made him "look crazy" and branding the streaming service as "woke garbage." The controversy centers on the documentary "Inside The Manosphere," where Theroux, 55, explored the fast-growing cultural movement of extremist influencers targeting young men with misogynistic, homophobic, antisemitic, and racist views online.
Documentary Sparks Backlash from Influencer
Fadl, who rose to fame through his controversial "Fit and Fresh" podcast—which has previously hosted figures like Andrew Tate—met with Theroux to discuss his views on women and relationships. The documentary, a two to five-hour series focusing on masculinity, relationships, fitness, and finance, is streamed across platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and the paid content site Kick, where young men subscribe for access.
During filming, Theroux sat in on a recording of the "After Hours" section of Fadl's podcast, where he spars with local female influencers. In one shocking clip, Fadl branded a female guest a "fat f***ing b***h." Theroux also quizzed Fadl on his desire for "multiple wives" following a "one-way monogamous" relationship with his now ex-girlfriend, Angie, which allowed him to sleep with other women while she remained faithful.
Fadl's Explosive Response in Podcast Rant
In response, Fadl has branded Theroux a "liar" to his fans in another podcast format called "The Debrief," where he shares divisive opinions on news stories. In a horrifying over seven-hour stream titled "Inside the Therouxsphere of lies," which also covered topics like a synagogue shooting and Middle East conflicts, Fadl hit out against the documentary.
He stated, "For a very long time I was hesitant. I was not really interested in doing it and the reason why was because I saw how they did my boy Andrew Tate. I wasn't really happy about it." Fadl accused Netflix of targeting "polarising people," cutting out context to make them "look crazy" for shock value. He added, "These companies understand that 'normies' are easily shocked and offended... Their goal is to take a polarising person, put them in a box, make them look crazy, give shock value and sell it off."
Controversial Views and Language in Podcast
Elsewhere in the episode, Fadl made inflammatory statements, telling followers that overweight people "don't deserve" to find love and blaming feminism for all the "problems" in the world, which hundreds of followers agreed with. He also used homophobic and ableist slurs, branded women derogatory terms, and employed an antisemitic caricature while discussing Jewish people.
Relationship Dynamics Exposed in Documentary
In the Netflix documentary, Fadl's relationship with Angie was a focal point. It was revealed they had split six months prior, with Fadl explaining on social media that Angie wanted to "have a family," something he wasn't ready for. He told fans, "That's what she wants, and she's been waiting around for a minute, so who the f**k am I to tell her, 'Nah, keep waiting' or deny her that."
Clips showed Fadl discussing his "one way monogamous" relationship, where he said, "I do what the f**k I want to do, she's loyal to me, it's monogamous on her end and open on my end. She packs my f**king condoms when I travel, that's how real it is." When Theroux asked about having "multiple wives," Fadl confirmed his desire, leading to an awkward conversation with Angie, who appeared hesitant. Theroux pointed out "pain" in her expression, but Fadl insisted she would say, "Whatever makes him happy."
Theroux's Clashes with Other Influencers
The documentary also featured other manosphere figures, such as Harrison, known as HStikkytokky, 24. Theroux highlighted contradictions in Harrison's content, noting he criticizes female adult performers while promoting OnlyFans content. Harrison admitted to doing it for money, saying, "I own the donut shop... I make dough either way." Theroux compared him to adult performer Bonnie Blue, angering Harrison, who retorted, "Don't compare me to Bonnie."
Later, Harrison ranted online after clips went viral, fuming, "If you want to call me a pimp, a scammer, racist, homophobic d**khead, I'm all of those, I'm all of those, Theroux."
Louis Theroux's Warning to Parents
Following the documentary, Theroux issued a warning to parents of boys, noting the growing influence of manosphere content. He told The Mirror, "These aren't figures on the margins – anyone who's got kids, and especially boys, will know that they are making inroads into the culture. Their influence is being felt in schools, in the workplace and all across the internet." He added that children might spend more time on phones than talking to parents, making it hard to monitor what they view.
The documentary, which examines how male content creators shape young men's ideas about masculinity, includes figures like Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy (Sneako), Justin Waller, and Ed Matthews. It explores the manosphere—an online network promoting anti-feminist beliefs and misogyny—with Theroux remarking on how parts of the internet are "being taken over" by influencers offering "cheat codes to win at life."
"Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere" is currently available for streaming on Netflix, sparking debates about online radicalization and media representation.
