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Wild Wild Country

Wild Wild Country

TV-MA2018•1h 7m•7.7/10
DocumentaryCrime

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7.7/10(285)

When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.

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Production

Duplass Brothers Productions, Stardust Frames, Submarine Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 16, 2018

Last Aired

March 16, 2018

Networks

Netflix

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
Part 1
E1
Part 1
Air date: 2018-03-16
Under the watchful eye of his secretary, Ma Anand Sheela, spiritual guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh relocates his ashram from India to Oregon in 1981.
Part 2
E2
Part 2
Air date: 2018-03-16
The Bhagwan's flamboyant followers irk the tight-knit locals, who pursue legal action against the commune. But Sheela retaliates with a cunning plan.
Part 3
E3
Part 3
Air date: 2018-03-16
Sheela emerges as a provocative spokeswoman. As Election Day approaches, the Rajneeshees recruit thousands of homeless people to fortify their ranks.
Part 4
E4
Part 4
Air date: 2018-03-16
Local officials try to build a case against the Rajneeshees. When Sheela's thirst for power turns violent, the Bhagwan finally breaks his silence.
Part 5
E5
Part 5
Air date: 2018-03-16
The bitter feud between Sheela and the Bhagwan divides the community -- and opens the door for the FBI. At the ranch, a task force amasses evidence.
Part 6
E6
Part 6
Air date: 2018-03-16
The Bhagwan flees the ranch. Sheela and several followers are arrested in Germany. The Bhagwan's devotees -- and his enemies -- reflect on his legacy.

Cast

Ma Anand Sheela

Ma Anand Sheela

Self

Jane Stork

Self

Jon Bowerman

Self

Ma Prem Sunshine

Self

Philip Toelkes

Self

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

Self (archive footage)

George Meredith

Self (archive footage)

Krishna Devi

Self (archive footage)

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