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Go inside insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups. With detailed, firsthand accounts from former cult members, their loved ones, and

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Season 1

7.9/1021 votes
Tony Alamo Christian Academy
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2025
As a teen in the Tony Alamo cult, Desiree becomes one of Alamo’s sex slaves. With investigators desperate for proof of his horrific crimes, Desiree holds the key to bringing him down. But first, she must survive a dangerous escape.
Director: Unknown
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7.9/1013 votes
Yearning for Zion / FLDS
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2025
When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes his son Wendell and 8th wife Vicky are caught between their sadistic cult and the investigators trying to bring it down. Escaping Warren's physical and mental hold is their only way out.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.6/108 votes
The House of Yahweh
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2025
A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.5/1011 votes
The Pilgrims
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2025
As the oldest daughter of family-cult leader Papa Pilgrim, Elishaba is the primary target of his rage and lust. His torment escalates when the entire group moves to Alaska, where she must survive a bold escape through the frigid wilderness.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1016 votes
Word of Life
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2025
For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life. But when ruthless new pastor Tiffanie Irwin takes over, Kristel tries to leave her iron grip, leading to deadly and horrifying consequences for those closest to her.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.0/109 votes
The Bergholz Clan
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2025
Johnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1012 votes
Angel's Landing
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/2025
For Sara, Lou Castro is an angel with heavenly powers over life and death. But when a string of his devoted followers dies under mysterious circumstances, detectives must uncover Castro's shocking true identity while Sara plots her escape.
Director: Unknown
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6.8/1010 votes
NXIVM / The Vow
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2025
A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.7/1011 votes
Nuwaubian Nation
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/6/2025
Looking for a better life, Habiybah's family joins a new Black-led cult, the Nuwaubian Nation. But when their narcissistic leader, Dwight York uses his powers to commit horrific crimes, she knows the only way out is to go deeper in.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.7/1010 votes
La Luz Del Mundo
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2025
As a devoted member of La Luz Del Mundo, Alethea obeys her apostle Samuel Flores, becoming his sex slave. But when other brave women reveal their own horrific abuses, it leads to a dramatic arrest, an intense trial, and a harrowing escape.
Director: Unknown
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