I get your sentiment, but I think it's important for science communication to adapt to the times. Decades ago (and even as little as one decade ago), most scientists (maybe Hawking being the exception) who would dare appear in these 1hr documentaries would be belittled by the "hardcore" scientists with the same words you used "Science should not be over-simplified like that", "they are not real scientists, they just want to be on TV", etc.
The truth is that young people are mostly on TikTok et al, so this type of content needs to get there.
The truth is that young people are mostly on TikTok et al, so this type of content needs to get there.