Season 1 – Trust Me: The False Prophet

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Apr 2026

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A cult expert and her videographer husband embed themselves in a vulnerable FLDS community in Utah, where they discover disturbing evidence about Samuel Bateman, who claims to be the successor to imprisoned prophet Warren Jeffs.

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Tatat Bunnag

Bangkok Post

Apr 24

Trust Me: The False Prophet is not an easy watch. At times, it's deeply uncomfortable, even nauseating. But it is also a meticulously constructed and compelling piece of documentary storytelling.

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Chris Joyce

Movies and Munchies (YouTube)

Apr 17

This docuseries may make you angry and nauseous, but it’s masterfully presented to deliver a compelling look at what happens when religious beliefs are exploited and perverted, controlling the most zealous for evil ends.

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Archi Sengupta

LeisureByte.com

Apr 15

4.5/5

It’s a harrowing and truly terrifying watch that will make your skin crawl.

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Stephanie Morgan

Common Sense Media

Apr 14

5/5

This is a gripping, urgent docuseries that balances shocking revelations with deep authenticity.

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Joel Keller

Decider

Apr 13

The docuseries refreshingly doesn’t pass any judgement on the FLDS community, especially the people who followed Bateman.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Apr 8

This riveting investigative docuseries uncovers disturbing information about a fundamentalist American cult and its twisted leader, who used religion to commit heinous sex crimes. The documentary is courageous advocacy for the survivors.

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Joshua M

@Flameon Apr 30

Stranger than fiction. It's one thing to be brainwashed by a charismatic leader, I suppose. But to brainwashed by a complete loser is really mindboggling.

Renaldo D

@RT30888824 Apr 28

Weak. Nonsensical scenes and cuts.

Josh H.

@ppkwmc Apr 27

Yeah, I’m normally here for stuff like this, but I’m surprised at the reviews. I found this kind of boring.

Gareth V

@geewah Apr 21

What sets this apart is how this documentary came about and by putting the process of manipulation and intervention front and centre as it happens. One of the best true crime doco's in recent years

Matthew S

@RT04644861 Apr 19

All of Christine's footage and testimonies create a stark horror: when strict obedience is engrained through peer-pressure, shame, and abuse to be valued above all else, consent can no longer exist, no matter the age.

Jess H

@MyPlantsLoveAudiobooks Apr 19

This documentary is fine as long as you enjoy a white saviour narrative where the ENTIRE focus is Christine Marie whose ethics are beyond shady.

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Elise Coker

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Rachel Dretzin

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Episode 1

Aired Apr 8, 2026

And That's How We Met Sam Bateman

After moving to an FLDS community, a cult expert and her husband grow suspicious about a man named Sam Bateman; they decide to secretly investigate him.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 8, 2026

The Prophet, the Queen and a Camera

As Christine and Tolga gather evidence, they beg local police to act; while Sam manipulates his followers to gain control, one woman realizes the truth.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 8, 2026

He Wore a High Paranoia

A witness opens up to Christine about Sam's horrific crimes; after an alarming traffic stop in Flagstaff, the FBI prepares to take down the Samuelites.

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Episode 4

Aired Apr 8, 2026

I See That Girl in Third Person

A dramatic raid puts Sam behind bars, where he orchestrates a brazen kidnapping; with Christine's support, his ex-followers begin to rebuild their lives.

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Director: Elise Coker, Rachel Dretzin
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date: Apr 8, 2026

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