“Primetime” centers on whether Hansen’s confrontational predator-catching style crosses a line, casting him as overzealous even as he rejects that portrayal.
1 Louisiana police team in the film welcomes Hansen’s help, underscoring the split between criticism of his methods and law enforcement’s continued use of them.
The movie revisits Hansen’s public identity after his network heyday, widening the story from one sting to a broader debate over who holds power in vigilante-style investigations.