Discovery Announces New Series ‘Onision: In Real Life’ Premiere Date

‘Onision: In Real Life’ Streaming Exclusively on discovery+ Beginning January 4th

The three-part limited series comes from executive producer Geno McDermott and showrunner Grace Miller.

The three-part limited series will stream exclusively on discovery+ beginning January 4

(New York, N.Y.) – In the fall of 2019, the internet was transfixed with allegations against one of Youtube’s biggest and most controversial stars, Onision. Women came forward accusing him of unconscionable behavior, and the digital world swirled with rumors. But after weeks of frantic attention, there was a sudden quiet. And the mystery remained: what did Onision really do? Now everything is coming to light in the cutting-edge limited series, Onision: In Real Life, streaming exclusively on discovery+ beginning January 4th.

‘This is a true crime series for the streaming generation, sharing the truth behind one of the most notorious characters on the internet,” says Lisa Holme, Group SVP Content and Commercial Strategy for discovery+. “This story is gripping, addicting, and a perfect example of how truth is stranger than fiction, which is why we’re so proud to include this series as one of the first discovery+ true crime originals.’

Onision: In Real Life covers every twist in this saga as it continues to unfold in real time. Featuring exclusive interviews with his father, Randy Jackson; his ex-fiancé, Shiloh; and acclaimed television journalist Chris Hansen; each episode puts Jackson’s past under the microscope, dissecting his bizarre antics, vicious behavior and alleged predatory actions.

The series also includes poignant interviews with other accusers, investigators and YouTubers, as well as vast archival content from Onision’s own channels. The series explores the mystery, controversy and alleged misconduct surrounding Greg Jackson, begging the question: in a world abounding with influencers, what happens when one goes too far?