What critics are saying about Louis Theroux’s TV return

28 Apr 2025 • 10:09 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Louis Theroux's new documentary The Settlers revisits the Israeli settlers in the Palestinian West Bank 14 years after his initial film, Ultra Zionists.
  • The film examines the settlers' perspective, including their denial of Palestine's existence as a nation, alongside the experiences of Palestinians living under occupation.
  • Theroux's gentle interviewing style allows his subjects to speak freely, revealing their worldviews, even those considered extreme.
  • Critics have praised Theroux's approach, highlighting his ability to challenge extremist viewpoints without directly confronting them.
  • The Settlers has been lauded as a masterful work, showcasing Theroux's signature interviewing style in a serious and potentially dangerous context.

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