Here's Why People Are Secretly Recording Their Friends And Family Watching Netflix's New Documentary That Is Surprising The Bejeezus Out Of Everyone

Warning: If you haven’t seen this documentary, this post is FULL of spoilers.

If you’ve seen Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix, then you know exactly why people can’t stop talking about it. Back in 2020, a high school girl and her boyfriend started getting disturbing, anonymous texts that wouldn’t stop.

Image depicting abusive text messages with derogatory language targeting a recipient

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And the story takes a wild, completely unexpected turn when authorities figure out the girl’s mother is actually the one sending the messages. As you can imagine, people are all having the same, universal reaction: UTTER SHOCK.

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They’re also saying this documentary is just as buzzworthy as Tiger King was during the pandemic.

Comment says, "We haven't been this together since tiger king," with 32.8K likes and a heart emoji reply

So now TikTokers are recording their friends’ and family’s reactions to watching the reveal, and the videos are getting a ton of attention on the platform.

Two women sitting on a couch look surprised; text indicates the moment something was discovered

These reaction videos are racking up tens of millions of views, so we’ve rounded up some of the most viral ones…

A TikTok post showing a comment: "I will NEVER skip an unknown number reaction" with laughing emojis. 105K likes

Let’s start with this reaction that has over 17 million views. @daniellemalachie9 shared this video of their loved one intently listening while eating their dinner…

Person in a striped shirt and cap eats from a paper plate, text reads "Blind reaction to Unknown Numbers."

Only for them to be gobsmacked finding out it is the mom. “I know you lyin’. The fuck?”

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The guy in @always_ashleep‘s video was so sure it was one of the students’ teachers…

Person sitting on a couch wearing a hoodie, looking towards the right side. Interior of a room with a closed wooden door in the background

But his reaction upon hearing who it really was is: “GET FUCKED.”

A person wearing a hoodie and patterned pants is sitting indoors, looking towards the camera with a surprised expression

And the one @ashleyehazelwood caught on camera might be one of my favorites…

Man with beard and headscarf sits on a couch, arms crossed, looking pensive. Small dog rests beside him. Text above reads "Unknown Number Reaction."

The man’s body doesn’t move, but his face (and the dog’s) says it all. He manages to get out, “No fucking way. What? That just gave me chills.”

A man sits on a couch, wearing a durag and a T-shirt, with a dog beside him

A reaction that will forever live on.

A social media post shows a man wearing a durag. A comment below jokes, “This will live on in our family group chat forever,” with laughing and skull emojis

@muvamillie._2‘s mom had a look of horror, too…

Woman sitting on a couch, looking concerned. Wall art reads: "home is where you are loved." Text says, "My mom's reaction to unknown number."

“It was her? I know you lyin’. Why would you do that to your own daughter?”

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Another dog perks up in this reaction video by @alexsanchez6…

Older woman sitting on a couch with a phone, appearing thoughtful. Text reads: "My grandma's reaction to unknown number."

“Really? Oh my god, why?”

An elderly woman sits on a couch with a small dog beside her, holding a mug. She wears a patterned blouse

@bubblegumshrimps‘s mom had a lot to say after finding out…

Woman sitting on a chair, reacting to a phone call from an unknown number; caption included

She goes on expressing a lot more, but the gist is: “Oh man, wow. Your own daughter?”

A person sitting on a couch makes a humorous facial expression, wearing a T-shirt with a playful design. A plant and household items are in the background

The enjoyment @kalireed369‘s loved one was having while eating his meal was cut short here…

Person relaxing on a recliner in a cozy living room, holding a sandwich with snacks and drinks nearby

“Woah. Wow. No shit.”

Person relaxing on a recliner, wearing a casual t-shirt, eating snacks, with a drink, mustard bottle, and remote control on the side table

@hi.hatttt‘s mom doesn’t stay cozy for long after finding out…

Person lying on a couch, wrapped in a blanket, looking forward thoughtfully

“NO. This is a joke, right? All this shit, and it was her mother?”

Woman sitting on a couch, looking surprised, with the word "Denial" overlaid on the image

Here’s another mega viral one with over 7.5 million views by @erinpwingfield…

Person sitting on a couch, holding a cat. Books and eclectic decor, including a skull, on shelves behind. Relaxed and thoughtful atmosphere

“I honestly thought that a minute ago, and then I thought, ‘No, it’s not the mama.’ Are you fucking kidding me?”

@erinpwingfield / tiktok.com

@_krysinthecity recorded her sisters’ reaction…

Two people sit on a sofa, looking surprised. Text reads: "My sisters had the same reaction to the reveal in Unknown Number."

Which left them both gasping, unable to speak.

@_krysinthecity / tiktok.com

The dog was even worried for them.

Social media post with text: "The dog came over to check on them." It has 15.7K likes

@the_pettyfamily‘s mother-in-law was left in complete disbelief…

Woman in green sweater reacts intensely while holding phone; caption mentions her reaction to an unknown number

“Shut up. Are you serious?”

A woman in a green sweater reacts while sitting on a couch. Caption: "Please enjoy my MIL's reaction to Unknown Number ?"

Then we have @therealmorganalexis who shared this one of their parents before…

A woman drinks from a bottle in a kitchen with a man sitting behind her. A comment overlay reads, "You have to do it without the sound lol."

And then, after, when they both exclaimed that they knew it had to be a parent or an adult.

Person in a casual outfit appears surprised while opening a box in a kitchen. Comment reads: "You have to do it without the sound lol."

So, if you haven’t seen the documentary yet, we are certain the shock element will still be there even if you know who the catfish is. If you’ve already seen it, let us know what you thought in the comments.

Comment by Taylor B: "This documentary has literally bonded an entire nation" with a laughing emoji. 34.2K likes