Hunted fans have always had a variety of theories and opinions about the Channel 10 show, and this year has been no different. Of course, one of the biggest conspiracy theories has been that the series is fake, although chief hunter Rhys Dewar has previously denied this.
Reese told Yahoo Lifestyle that it's “as realistic as we can make it given the parameters that we have,” and “I dare say that I wouldn't be on this show, and neither would any of the other agents or hunters, if it wasn't realistic.”
“We're trying to make it as real as possible. We've got law enforcement experts, intelligence experts, special forces personnel from the Australian Defence Force – they're all part of the show and it makes it that much more real for us because we're chasing a real, live fugitive.”
So, now that the rumors have died down, all we can do is sit back and enjoy the drama, right?
Viewers have big questions
But hold on a moment, because Hunted fans have another pressing question they'll definitely want to solve.
Rees said the show was made as realistic as possible within their parameters. Credit: Channel Ten
“Why are people letting hunters into their homes to look at their phones etc? I don't understand,” one fan questioned online, with another similarly saying, “Why are people letting hunters into their homes? I say NO!!!”
“I totally agree. I just don't get it,” someone replied.
“Plus how would you get access to private security camera footage? I would refuse,” said another.
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“I don't like the idea of opening every cupboard in the house, it's too much. Yes, it's ok to search the house but please stop looking in people's private spaces,” added a third bewildered viewer.
“That's true, but people in the countryside seem more tolerant and easy-going. City people are wary of the amount of crime and criminal gangs,” said another (very inaccurately).
Fans talk about what they'll do in Hunted
Others came into the conversation with ideas about what they would do if they were in the ordinary person's shoes.
“I'd stand at the door and make up the most outlandish explanation I can to confuse them,” one viewer said.
“I won't let them in. I won't give them any information unless they're prepared to pay me $10,000 up front. I know they won't pay that amount, so I'm not going to give them any information,” boasted another veteran negotiator.
“I wouldn't let them in. How do I know someone isn't watching the show and pretending to be a hunter to go into someone's house to rob and murder,” another person said dramatically. “I live in the US and there are a lot of nasty criminals in the US. It's better to be safe than sorry.”
Another fan questioned: “Are you saying they're police or detectives? They have no obligation to let someone into their home without a warrant!!”
“It's part of the show where they have all the “simulated” powers and means of the police and an agreement is made that the court will uphold the warrant (except guns and dogs) to simulate a real-world arrest of a million-dollar robber,” someone replied. “So in reality, the police would have obtained a search warrant.”
How are hunters allowed into people's homes?
Well, it looks like this viewer graduated with honors from Hunted University – and according to a spokesperson for Endemol Shine Australia, that's exactly what happened.
“Hunted recreates the power of the state, with hunters having similar powers to local police,” they told Yahoo Lifestyle. “In the real world, police would need to obtain a warrant to enter buildings or search devices. In Hunted, this permission is obtained up front.”
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“We have referees, assistant deputy commissioners, who make sure we're following the rules and regulations,” Reese told Yahoo Lifestyle. “Any type of search, whether it's of devices or residences, we have to go through a warrant-like process and request those things, and once we get approval, we can act on that.”
“So, obviously, this is as realistic as it can be unless there's an actual law enforcement crime going on.”
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