While it began with celebrity pranks and humor, it gained national significance by "biting" into social and political injustices that mainstream news sometimes overlooks. Major Impact Stories
In 2025, the show was credited with finding Carlotta Morri and her daughter after years of silence, a case that had captivated the Italian public. Le iene
The show's "in-your-face" style has often blurred the line between journalism and sensationalism. While it began with celebrity pranks and humor,