The show's "in-your-face" style has often blurred the line between journalism and sensationalism.
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 "story" of is one of evolution from a lighthearted satirical variety show into a powerful, often controversial, pillar of Italian investigative journalism. Debuting in 1997 on Italia 1 , the program is famous for its reporters (known as "Hyenas") who wear black suits and ties in an homage to the film Reservoir Dogs . The show's "in-your-face" style has often blurred the
More recently, it has championed the right to dignity in end-of-life care, following the stories of patients like Laura Santi in their legal battles for assisted dying. Controversies and Criticism Debuting in 1997 on Italia 1 , the