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The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult?

6.820241 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDocumentary

Explore the rise and fall of the Synanon organization — through the eyes of the members who lived it — from its early days as a groundbreaking drug rehabilitation program to its later descent into what many consider a cult.

DirectorRory Kennedy
ProducersAlexandra Korba·Lisa Heller

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HBO MaxHBO Max
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Here Come the Dopefiends
Apr 1, 2024 10.0
E2
A War on Convention
Apr 8, 2024
E3
What in the Hell is Happening?
Apr 15, 2024
E4
Strap Yourself to the Mast
Apr 22, 2024

Cast · Directed by Rory Kennedy

CS
Charles Dederich Sr.
Self
EB
Elena Broslovsky
Self
JM
Jady Dederich Montgomery
Self
PR
Phil Ritter
Self
BG
Bill Goodson
Self
MB
Miriam Bourdette
Self
PB
Phil Bourdette
Self
BC
Bettye Coleman
Self

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The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult??

The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? is streaming on HBO Max in Philippines. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? on Netflix?

No, The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? for free?

The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? is available on HBO Max in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult??

The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult??

No — The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult? ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.