Cults seemingly offer a chance to belong and make the world a better place… until they take advantage of the vulnerable, suppress thoughts, and stage deadly plots.

Narrated by Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage, this new Netflix series features interviews with experts, legal analysts, and former cult members to try and crack the code.

How do these leaders gain massive followings?

🔎 Dive Deeper: Most people look at these groups from the outside and wonder, “How did anyone not see the red flags?” Unfortunately, there are logical reasons why someone would be a victim. Would you join a cult?

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