Nick Carter, Aaron Carter Subject of New Investigation Discovery Docuseries

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Four-part series to delve into the lives of the two troubled stars

Investigation Discovery will delve into the lives and careers of Nick Carter and Aaron Carter in a new documentary series set to debut May 27. 

The series Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter, focuses on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family, from their rise to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, according to the network. 

According to ID, The documentary, produced by ISH Entertainment, explores the 2017 accusations of sexual assault against Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter by three women while also diving into the mental health and substance abuse struggles of Nick's brother and singer Aaron, leading to Aaron's tragic death in 2022.

“Fallen Idols explores the dark side of fame and fraught family dynamics but also the intense challenges faced by accusers who come forward against celebrities and pop culture icons in today’s modern world,” the network said.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.