Season 1
10 episodes Dec 27, 2016
Overview
Go behind the scenes with social media sensation Cameron Dallas as he takes his career to the next level on an international tour.
Seasons
2 listed- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 10 episodes
- First aired
- Dec 27, 2016
- Last aired
- Dec 27, 2016
- Episode length
- 30m
- Network
- Netflix
Latest episode: S1 E10 Fifteen Minutes (Dec 27, 2016)
Specials
1 episode Dec 29, 2016
Cast
Reviews
4 min readThe Selfie as a Mirror: What Chasing Cameron Reveals About Fame in the Age of the Algorithm
I’ll admit it: I went into Chasing Cameron expecting a train wreck. A 4.6 on TMDB doesn’t exactly scream "must-watch," and the premise—following a social media influencer on an international tour—felt like the kind of content designed to be scrolled past, not sat with. But here’s the thing about train wrecks: sometimes, they’re more revealing than the polished performances we’re meant to admire. Chasing Cameron isn’t just a documentary about a young man with millions of followers; it’s a portrait of a generation that has redefined fame, not as something earned through talent or craft, but as something performed in real time, for an audience that’s always watching.
And like all good portraits, it’s messy, uncomfortable, and impossible to look away from.
The series opens with Cameron Dallas standing in front of a mirror, adjusting his hair, his reflection split between the camera and his own gaze. It’s a fitting metaphor for what’s to come. Dallas, a Vine star turned Instagram sensation, is both the subject and the curator of his own image, a man who has built a career on being seen.
The first episode follows him as he embarks on a global tour, meeting fans who scream his name like he’s a pop star, even though his "art" is little more than a series of 6-second loops and carefully staged selfies. The disconnect is jarring. These fans don’t just want to meet him; they want to be him, or at least be near him, as if proximity to his fame might rub off on them.
One girl, trembling as she hands him a gift, whispers, "I just want to be like you." Dallas smiles, signs her phone case, and moves on. The moment lasts all of 10 seconds.
Audience Opinions
Broad evidence
Audience 5.2/10
"A shallow but entertaining glimpse into the lives of social media stars, held together by Cameron Dallas' charisma."
Viewers found the series fun and engaging for its behind-the-scenes look at Cameron Dallas and the Magcon group, appreciating the lighthearted and casual vibe. However, many criticized it for lacking depth, feeling more like extended vlogs than a structured documentary, latestnetflix.com contends, with repetitive content and underdeveloped storylines.
What viewers praise
- Entertaining and fun The series is seen as a light and enjoyable watch, especially for fans of Cameron Dallas and the Magcon group.
- Behind-the-scenes access Offers a unique look into the lives of social media influencers, which many found intriguing.
- Cameron Dallas' charisma Dallas' personality and charm are highlighted as a major draw for the series.
- Casual and relatable The unscripted and informal nature of the series resonated with some viewers who appreciated its authenticity.
Common complaints
- Lacks depth Criticized for being shallow and not offering meaningful insights into the lives of its subjects.
- Repetitive content Many found the series repetitive, with similar scenarios and little progression in storylines.
- Feels like vlogs Described as extended vlogs rather than a cohesive documentary, which disappointed some viewers.
- Underdeveloped storylines The series was seen as lacking a clear narrative or direction, making it feel aimless at times.
- Overhyped Some viewers felt the series did not live up to the expectations set by its marketing and trailer.
Recommended for
Cameron Dallas fans Social media influencer enthusiasts Light reality TV viewers Magcon followers Casual documentary watchers
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsHe said 100 percent. Netflix never rolled a second season.
January 20, 2017. People's Choice red carpet. Cameron Dallas told Tubefilter there would be more Chasing Cameron. "For sure. 100%. There will be a season two." He wanted the cameras on his mom and sister, plus whatever Magcon was turning into. latestnetflix.com's view is that the first ten episodes had been on Netflix for twenty-four days.
The order, six months earlier, looked like a coup. On June 22, 2016, Variety called it Netflix's second original built around an internet celeb, after Colleen Ballinger's Miranda Sings sitcom Haters Back Off. Dallas had 9.4 million Vine followers and, Netflix said, more than 35 million across platforms. Analytics firm Zefr had just ranked him the most-engaging digital influencer over a ninety-day window. Magical Elves, the Top Chef shop of Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth, would produce with Brillstein. Dallas and Magcon boss Bart Bordelon took executive producer credits. The Hollywood Reporter sold the gap between the selfies and the kid from Whittier. Vulture went further and called it Netflix's first true reality show. 
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The title arrived in the fall. Chasing Cameron. Deadline dropped the trailer on December 5. Ten half-hours, global drop December 27 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific. Magcon's first international loop, Paris to Italy to Australia, with Aaron Carpenter, Taylor Caniff, Blake Gray, Willie Jones, and Trey Schafer in the van. 
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Episode two is the one people still quote. Bart cancels a date after a German nightclub brawl. Cameron is furious. Taylor vents about per diem. Kevin O'Keeffe, writing for Mic after the binge, said the European trip was a catastrophe. Talent went unpaid. A Paris crowd of young fans nearly crushed. The tour manager quit mid-show. Dallas missed appearances during panic attacks, then steered confessionals back toward brand. The end cards listed him as executive producer. O'Keeffe's line was blunt. The star's refusal to let go of control made Chasing Cameron a far worse show than it could have been. ,
Twitter killed Vine on October 27, 2016. That same day Variety printed the December 27 premiere date. Common Sense Media later gave the series 1 out of 5 and called it a self-serving reality show with iffy messages. The Futon Critic filed it canceled after the 2016-2017 season. One season, ten episodes, none left in the drawer. Dallas walked Dolce & Gabbana in Milan and talked about music. The family season he promised on the carpet did not arrive. The official trailer still sells MAGCON as a generation. The app that fed it is gone. , , , , ,
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