How I Escaped My Cult - Season 1

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.

For Sara, Lou Castro is an angel with heavenly powers over life and death. But when a string of his devoted followers die under mysterious circumstances, detectives must uncover Castro's shocking true identity while Sara plots her escape.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes, his son Wendell and eighth 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.

Jessica risks everything to break free of the sex cult, fueled by blackmail, lurking beneath NXIVM.

Johnny's cult becomes a violent gang, trapping him between family loyalty and justice.

Debby flees the House of Yahweh after witnessing a chilling event that led to a young girl's death.