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Cults and Extreme Belief

7.220181 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people's desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
NXIVM
May 28, 2018
E2
Jehovah's Witnesses
May 29, 2018
E3
Children of God
Jun 5, 2018
E4
U.N.O.I.
Jun 12, 2018
E5
World Peace and Unification Sanctuary
Jun 19, 2018
E6
Twelve Tribes
Jun 26, 2018
E7
FLDS
Jul 3, 2018
E8
The Survivors Speak Part 1
Jul 15, 2018
E9
The Survivors Speak Part 2
Jul 22, 2018

Cast

EVElizabeth Vargas
Elizabeth Vargas
Herself
TH
Teddy Hose
Himself
SK
Stephen Kent
Himself
SB
Samie Brosseau
Herself

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Cults and Extreme Belief — streaming FAQ

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Cults and Extreme Belief is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and A&E in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cults and Extreme Belief on Netflix?

No, Cults and Extreme Belief is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and A&E.

Is Cults and Extreme Belief on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Cults and Extreme Belief is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Cults and Extreme Belief for free?

Cults and Extreme Belief is available to stream free (with ads) on A&E in United States.

How many seasons are in Cults and Extreme Belief?

Cults and Extreme Belief has 1 season in total (9 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of Cults and Extreme Belief out yet?

Yes — all 9 episodes across 1 season of Cults and Extreme Belief are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Cults and Extreme Belief?

No — Cults and Extreme Belief ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.