
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
The fallout of faith
TV-MA2021•47m•6.7/10
Documentary
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6.7/10(18)
Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
Production
Campfire Studios, Huntley Productions, PMZ Pictures, Mindbomb Films, Sound Troop
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 30, 2021
Last Aired
April 28, 2022
Networks
HBO Max
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
The Kingdom
Air date: 2021-09-30
A deadly plane crash draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship, a Christian-diet-program-turned-church, and its infamous leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara.

E2
A Family Affair
Air date: 2021-09-30
Gwen’s divorce and prompt remarriage to struggling actor/musician Joe Lara raise questions about the odd couple’s checkered past – and the church’s finances.

E3
Seen But Not Heard
Air date: 2021-09-30
When two Remnant members are charged with murder, Gwen rallies her congregation to defend against claims of abuse. As former church members recount their chilling experiences, another tragedy threatens to upend the future of the church.

E4
Revelations
Air date: 2022-04-28
After a mysterious accident claims the lives of Gwen, Joe, and some of their inner circle, former Remnant members grapple with the leader’s complicated legacy, and new voices come forward for the first time.

E5
The Way Forward
Air date: 2022-04-28
As the Remnant Fellowship fights to control the narrative, footage of a never-aired reality series pilot surfaces, casting new light on the ways Gwen shaped her image and the lives of those who followed her.
























