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Waco: Madman or Messiah

7.520181 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

Few had ever heard of the Branch Davidians and their leader until a raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms that led to a 51-day stand-off with the FBI. Who was David Koresh and why were many prepared to die for him?

DirectorChristopher Spencer

Where to watch

Sky Go

Channel 4

UKTV Play

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Part 1

Jan 28, 2018

Part 2

Jan 29, 2018

Cast · Directed by Christopher Spencer

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Waco: Madman or Messiah — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waco: Madman or Messiah?

Waco: Madman or Messiah is streaming on Sky Go, Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Waco: Madman or Messiah on Netflix?

No, Waco: Madman or Messiah is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and Channel 4.

Is Waco: Madman or Messiah on Amazon Prime Video?

Waco: Madman or Messiah isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Waco: Madman or Messiah for free?

Waco: Madman or Messiah is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Waco: Madman or Messiah?

Waco: Madman or Messiah has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of Waco: Madman or Messiah out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Waco: Madman or Messiah are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Waco: Madman or Messiah?

No — Waco: Madman or Messiah ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.