''8 Minutes'' is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on April 2, 2015 on A&E. The reality show chronicles ex-police officer Pastor Kevin Brown meeting

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and attempting to convince them to quit the profession within eight minutes. The show is executive produced by Tom Forman, who previously worked on another controversial sex-themed reality program ''

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Reception

The show has been controversial for its storytelling, tactics of approaching women with

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and myths about sex work.

Cancellation

Eight episodes of the program were ordered, however only five have been broadcast in America. In May 2015, A&E announced it was removing the program from its schedule following controversy surrounding the series, and the network isn't planning to air the remaining three episodes, effectively cancelling the series.

Lawsuit

A group of three women who appeared on the show have filed a lawsuit against A+E Television, saying that they got stiffed after agreeing to appear on the series. Some who were part of 8 Minutes also claimed that they were contacted days or weeks ahead of filming, rather than being surprised like it was depicted on the show.

Episodes

Broadcast

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, the series premiered on the CI Network on July 6, 2015.

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