After the success of his first two documentary series, Shane Dawson sparked larger controversy when he announced his latest videos with Jake Paul who is the creator of the popular group Team 10 on YouTube. In this eight-part documentary called “The Mind of Jake Paul,” Dawson explored the reasons behind Jake Paul’s content: is he a sociopath? Although Jake Paul is one of the biggest YouTubers and is also highly disliked due to his past videos where he commits dangerous pranks or disturbs the public. But even deeper, Dawson wanted to uncover truths of the entirety of Youtube’s creators including himself. Similar to his past videos, he uncovered the truth to the last second and captivated people beyond his usual audience.

    Dawson researches Jake Paul and talks to people who used to be in Team 10. It not only helps him understand Paul but also informs viewers. Paul isn’t painted as an innocent teen behind the cameras: harsh facts are brought forward by his former friend and girlfriend. It is what gives Dawson credibility because although the series is empathetic, he brings forth the whole story, not merely Jake Paul’s perspective. Dawson shows clips throughout the first couple videos to build up for the fifth video where he actually meets Jake Paul. It creates tension that keeps viewers intrigued. Creators always reveal parts of their life and show a consistent personality that subscribers are attracted to so these short documentaries Dawson filmed are incredibly unique. Each person he bases the series on who so far have been controversial YouTubers like Jeffree Star, and Tana Mongeau.

    Dawson enters the world of Jake Paul: the Team 10 house, his girlfriend Erika Costello, his brother Logan Paul, and his bizarre everyday activities. Costello discloses both negative and positive information about her boyfriend in her interview. In the two hour finale, Dawson immediately accuses everybody of continuing unnecessary drama and elongating the situation, especially to Paul and Costello. He does not take sides as he films his ex-girlfriends story, his friend’s story, and his present girlfriend. Dawson asks about topics that made Paul uncomfortable as well, questions that media outlets and the public have asked: did he abuse Alissa Violet? Why does he post content that is offensive? Are his pranks fake? Why have so many people left Team 10? All questions are answered. But Paul does not seem to appear remorseful or understand the gravity of his offenses at times, Dawson calls him out on it. Dawson sympathizes with him but overall brings forth the truth behind Jake Paul’s mind, whatever the public may think he does not attempt to change Paul’s image but rather try to help someone grow.