This show purports to expose a variety of cults but ends up creating a confusing mishmash with no actual learning or message to offer.
Lumping mass murderers like Charles Manson with spiritual teachers like Osho shows a real lack of discernment. I've had friends who spent time with Osho and had a beautiful experience, the same with Scientology and other groups who are now labeled as cults.
Many reviewers mention that this show is superficial, sensationalist, frantic and unfocused. In addition, it falls prey to the recent common practice of calling any group we do not understand a cult, akin to calling someone a witch in days of yore. In today's polarized society, the last thing we need is another way to justify saying arrogantly that we know the truth, and everyone else is an infidel, a witch, a cult member.
The series does not deserve the title documentary as it does not dive into any particular topic or ever show different viewpoints. The viewpoint that is pushed ad nauseum is that these groups have all been brainwashed by powerful leaders. I'm sorry, but if brain washing were actually possible, we would be able to convince our friends and neighbors to agree with us, and we know that is not happening!
Sadly, this series adds fuel to the fire of division and confusion and does not inform, uplift or unite anyone. The creators of this series could be labeled cult leaders themselves, trying to recruit people to their agenda.
Lumping mass murderers like Charles Manson with spiritual teachers like Osho shows a real lack of discernment. I've had friends who spent time with Osho and had a beautiful experience, the same with Scientology and other groups who are now labeled as cults.
Many reviewers mention that this show is superficial, sensationalist, frantic and unfocused. In addition, it falls prey to the recent common practice of calling any group we do not understand a cult, akin to calling someone a witch in days of yore. In today's polarized society, the last thing we need is another way to justify saying arrogantly that we know the truth, and everyone else is an infidel, a witch, a cult member.
The series does not deserve the title documentary as it does not dive into any particular topic or ever show different viewpoints. The viewpoint that is pushed ad nauseum is that these groups have all been brainwashed by powerful leaders. I'm sorry, but if brain washing were actually possible, we would be able to convince our friends and neighbors to agree with us, and we know that is not happening!
Sadly, this series adds fuel to the fire of division and confusion and does not inform, uplift or unite anyone. The creators of this series could be labeled cult leaders themselves, trying to recruit people to their agenda.