Series
How I Escaped My Cult
Documentary
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 the investigators who helped bring these tormentors to justice.
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Seasons & episodes
1Tony Alamo Christian Academy20 Feb 2025 · 43mAs 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.
2Angel's Landing20 Feb 2025 · 43mFor 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.
3Word of Life27 Feb 2025 · 43mFor 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.
4Nuwaubian Nation6 Mar 2025 · 43mLooking 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.
5The Pilgrims13 Mar 2025 · 43mAs 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.
6La Luz Del Mundo20 Mar 2025 · 43mAs 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.
7Yearning for Zion / FLDS27 Mar 2025 · 43mWhen 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.
8NXIVM / The Vow3 Apr 2025 · 43mA look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.
9The Bergholz Clan10 Apr 2025 · 43mJohnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.
10The House of Yahweh17 Apr 2025 · 43mA look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.
Details
- First aired
- 20 Feb 2025
- Last aired
- 17 Apr 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Freeform
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 6 on TMDB
Cast
Tamron HallNarrator (voice)
