Because "BuzzFeed Unsolved" became such a success for the show's two hosts, Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej, many viewers were surprised when the duo decided to quit their jobs at BuzzFeed. As it turns out, they had a pretty good reason, though: They launched their own entertainment network! While Bergara and Madej left Buzzfeed in 2019, they quickly announced they were launching Watcher, which airs BuzzFeed-esque videos on YouTube. "I wanted to move on to other creative opportunities that I wasn't going to be afforded at BuzzFeed," Bergara explained to Variety about why he left his job behind. "We wanted actual ownership of the content we make. Intellectual property is pretty much everything right now."
Though it was likely daunting to leave their roles at BuzzFeed behind, the duo felt confident about launching their own network — especially thanks to the fanbase they earned through "Unsolved." "Luckily we have very supportive fanbases who keep an eye on the stuff we do," Madej explained about making the transition from BuzzFeed to Watcher.
Of course, "Unsolved" did not end when Bergara and Madej left BuzzFeed as full-time employees. Fortunately for fans of the show, the duo opted to sign contracts with BuzzFeed, enabling them to continue the beloved series, while also working on Watcher. Bergara and Madej have stuck around to deliver a whopping 12 seasons, with the final two airing throughout 2021.
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