Episode 1
The Sister
42m7.3 / 10
Pia Brewer races to find Nick when he appears in an online video, bloodied and holding a sign that reads: "At 5 million views I die."
Episode credits
Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Christian White, Tony Ayres
TV series
Clickbait
2021TV-MA1 season7.1 / 10
Father. Husband. Brother. Liar?
When family man Nick Brewer is abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it and why.
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Synopsis
When family man Nick Brewer is abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it and why.
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Episode 2
The Detective
48m7.3 / 10
After connecting with Pia online, Detective Roshan Amiri finds himself embroiled in her brother's case while facing resistance within his own ranks.
Episode credits
Directed by Emma FreemanWritten by Christian White, Tony Ayres
Episode 3
The Wife
48m7.1 / 10
Big revelations raise questions about Sophie and Nick's marriage, and Sophie herself gets more stunning news from a stranger. Amiri questions a suspect.
Episode credits
Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Pete McTighe
Episode 4
The Mistress
42m7.5 / 10
Emma Beesly arrives in Oakland to grieve and help set the record straight, but her presence only deepens the mystery around Nick's secret life.
Episode credits
Directed by Emma FreemanWritten by Melissa Scrivner-LoveGuest stars Abraham Lim
Episode 5
The Reporter
42m7.6 / 10
Reporter Ben Park will do anything for a big headline. But with Nick's case, he soon finds that his cutthroat tactics cut both ways.
Episode credits
Directed by Ben YoungWritten by Tony Ayres, Bradford WintersGuest stars Abraham Lim
Episode 6
The Brother
52m8.0 / 10
With the truth now out about Sarah Oxley, focus shifts to her brother, Simon, as questions arise about how far a grieving, protective brother would go.
Episode credits
Directed by Ben YoungWritten by Bradford WintersGuest stars Daniel Henshall
Episode 7
The Son
49m7.8 / 10
Ethan Brewer lost his father and so much more. But as he fights to restore his dad's reputation, has he found an online friend — or something else?
Episode credits
Directed by Cherie NowlanWritten by Melissa Scrivner-Love, Tony AyresGuest stars Blake Draper
Episode 8
The Answer
45m6.8 / 10finale
As the police and the Brewer family piece more of the case together, questions linger about who created Nick's virtual life and ended his actual one.
Episode credits
Directed by Cherie NowlanWritten by Tony Ayres
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Clickbait
Cast
Adrian GrenierNick Brewer
Zoe KazanPia Brewer
Betty GabrielSophie Brewer
Phoenix RaeiRoshan Amiri
Camaron EngelsEthan Brewer
Ian MeadowsMatt
Jaylin FletcherKai Brewer
Jessica Ann CollinsEmma BeeslyCredits
- Created by
- Christian White, Tony Ayres
- Written by
- Tony Ayres, Bradford Winters, Melissa Scrivner-Love, Christian White, Pete McTighe
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 8
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Matchbox PicturesAustralia- Tony Ayres ProductionsAustralia
NBCUniversal International StudiosUnited States- Heyday TelevisionUnited States
Themes
adulterous affairadulterybrother sister relationshipclickbaitdetectivefamily mangeocachekidnapping
