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How I Escaped My Cult

How I Escaped My Cult

TV-142025•43m•7.3/10
Documentary

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7.3/10(4)

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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Production

Spring Theory, Texas Crew Productions

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 20, 2025

Last Aired

April 17, 2025

Networks

Freeform

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Tony Alamo Christian Academy
E1
Tony Alamo Christian Academy
Air date: 2025-02-20
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.
Angel's Landing
E2
Angel's Landing
Air date: 2025-02-20
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.
Word of Life
E3
Word of Life
Air date: 2025-02-27
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.
Nuwaubian Nation
E4
Nuwaubian Nation
Air date: 2025-03-06
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.
The Pilgrims
E5
The Pilgrims
Air date: 2025-03-13
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.
La Luz Del Mundo
E6
La Luz Del Mundo
Air date: 2025-03-20
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.
Yearning for Zion / FLDS
E7
Yearning for Zion / FLDS
Air date: 2025-03-27
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.
NXIVM / The Vow
E8
NXIVM / The Vow
Air date: 2025-04-03
A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.
The Bergholz Clan
E9
The Bergholz Clan
Air date: 2025-04-10
Johnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.
The House of Yahweh
E10
The House of Yahweh
Air date: 2025-04-17
A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.

Cast

Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

Narrator (voice)

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