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People Magazine Investigates: Cults

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: June 4, 2018
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 12
  • Networks: Investigation Discovery
  • Genres: Crime, Documentary
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People Magazine Investigates: Cults(2018)

TMDB Rating: 8.0 (1 votes)

Overview

People Magazine explores shocking stories of ordinary people who, lured by promises of eternal life, get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception, and manipulation. Explore the deeply disturbing world of cults through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

6 episodes • 2018

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Tony Alamo MinistriesJun 4, 20180.0
2Jonestown MassacreJun 11, 20180.0
3Word of LifeJun 18, 20180.0
4Yahweh NationJun 25, 20180.0
5Army of GodJul 2, 20180.0
6The Nuwaubian Nation of MoorsJul 9, 20180.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

6 episodes • 2019

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Children of GodJun 3, 20190.0
2Manson Family MurdersJun 10, 20190.0
3Heaven's GateJun 17, 20190.0
4The Sinful MessiahJun 24, 20190.0
5The Movement of GodJul 1, 20190.0
6Word of FaithJul 8, 20190.0

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