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Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story

7.220221 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryCrime

1972: 7-year-old Steven Stayner vanishes from Merced, California. For years, his family searches for him, only to find they’ve been looking for the wrong boy. 50 years on, Steven’s children unearth clues to their father’s mysterious past.

DirectorJessica Dimmock
ProducersTodd Makurath·Andrew Jacobs

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Chapter 1: Steven’s Story Part 1
Apr 21, 2022 7.0
E2
Chapter 2: Steven’s Story Part 2
Apr 21, 2022 8.0
E3
Chapter 3: Cary’s Story
Apr 21, 2022 7.3

Cast · Directed by Jessica Dimmock

CNCorin Nemec
Corin Nemec
Self
TATodd Eric Andrews
Todd Eric Andrews
Self

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Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story?

Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story is streaming on Hulu in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story on Netflix?

No, Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hulu.

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No, Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hulu instead.

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Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story is available on Hulu in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story?

Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story?

No — Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.