In May 2025, Stefanidou publicly warned about the danger of "public trials" conducted through social media. She highlighted the rise of armies of fake accounts and trolls —often powered by AI—that are used to manipulate public opinion or smear individuals.

In several landmark criminal cases, Stefanidou’s shows were accused of exploiting tragedy for viewership. Critics pointed out that the coverage often relied on unverified leaks, dramatic reenactments, and speculative psychological profiling by panel "experts."

The "Tatiana effect" represents a broader trend in global media where the distinction between information and entertainment is intentionally eroded. When media content is packaged as a "spectacle," the audience may begin to distrust the news as a whole, viewing it as another form of scripted reality TV. This skepticism is often where the label "fake entertainment" originates—not from a total lack of truth, but from a presentation so polished and dramatic that it loses its authenticity. Conclusion