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Some critics argue the show focuses on "easy indignation" and "gut reactions" rather than deep, objective analysis.

One of its most famous investigations revealed how tomatoes imported from China were being illegally labeled as "Made in Italy," a report that sparked massive public outrage and further official inquiries. Le iene

The show is notorious for "doorstepping" politicians. In 2006, it famously tested 50 deputies for drugs under the guise of makeup applications, finding that nearly one-third tested positive—a report that was ultimately censored by Parliament on privacy grounds. Some critics argue the show focuses on "easy

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 In 2006, it famously tested 50 deputies for

It faced heavy criticism for its 2013 coverage of the unproven "Stamina" therapy, which experts argued promoted pseudo-science.

The show's "in-your-face" style has often blurred the line between journalism and sensationalism.

Reporters have been accused of harassment, such as a 2015 incident where they reportedly entered the garage of MotoGP racer Marc Márquez uninvited, leading to a physical altercation.