About this series
Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls. Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2023
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
48
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Build Your Foundation
Embrace your calling and reinvent yourself by studying the life of petty criminal and folk rock troubadour-turned-murderous legend Charles Manson.
S01E02
Grow Your Flock
Build a fervent following by retracing the steps of Jim Jones, whose messiah complex turned a small healing grift into a dangerously loyal congregation.
S01E03
Reform Their Minds
Return to Buddhafield and unlock the mastery of manipulation with Jaimie Gomez, a failed actor who built an army of servants by promising enlightenment.
S01E04
Promise Eternity
Apocalypse, anyone? Create credible danger and consolidate power by studying the spiritual, sci-fi narrative of Heaven's Gate leader Marshall Applewhite.
S01E05
Control Your Image
Leverage media coverage to cultivate a pious image like Shoko Asahara, who built the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo on positive PR and deadly methods.
S01E06
Become Immortal
Avoid unhappy endings and cement your legacy by studying Sun Myung Moon, who transformed the Unification Church into a still-thriving economic machine.
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Questions about How to Become a Cult Leader
How many seasons does How to Become a Cult Leader have?
How to Become a Cult Leader has 1 season and 6 episodes total.
What genre is How to Become a Cult Leader?
How to Become a Cult Leader is a Documentary, Crime series.
Who stars in How to Become a Cult Leader?
The cast of How to Become a Cult Leader includes Peter Dinklage.
What is the TMDB rating for How to Become a Cult Leader?
How to Become a Cult Leader has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 48 votes.
