ABC News’ ‘Scamanda’ Brings the Viral Podcast to the Small Screen But Doesn’t Probe Further: TV Review
Presented by the podcaster Charlie Webster, “Scamanda” revolves around Amanda Riley, a woman who pretended to have cancer for financial purposes. The podcast debuted in May 2023 and quickly gained popularity, prompting ABC News to collaborate with Webster and investigative producer Nancy Mosciatello for this four-part series to add fresh perspective to the chilling storyline. While much of the information may be repetitive for those who have listened to the podcast, novice listeners are likely to find this condensed recap captivating, especially with its added visual components.