Controlling Britney Spears

7.7/10 · 469 votesSep 24, 202172 min

Ranked #1 of 11 in Season 1•+1.4 vs season avg

Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her.” This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made.

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Samantha Stark

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Samantha Stark

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Timothy Moran

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Episode Summary

"Controlling Britney Spears" is episode 9 of The New York Times Presents season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 469 votes, ranking #1 of 11 episodes this season (season average 6.3). Directed by Samantha Stark, it aired on September 24, 2021.

Controlling Britney Spears

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