Hulu Doc 'The Swan: Behind the Mirror' Exposes 2004 Reality Show’s Brutal Practices
A new Hulu documentary, 'The Swan: Behind the Mirror,' premiering September 29, 2026, revisits the controversial 2004 Fox reality series. Directed by Erin Lee Carr, the film features former contestants and producers detailing severe medical complications, coercive contracts, and the show's manipulative structure. While the original program drew 9 million viewers, it is now widely regarded as one of the most exploitative shows in television history.