Series synopsis
The Vow is an American documentary crime drama television series that premiered on HBO on August 23, 2020. It ended on November 21, 2022. It stars Barbara Bouchey, Keith Raniere, Catherine Oxenberg and Mark Vicente.
The docuseries follows people deeply involved in the group NXIVM — which is faced with various charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy — over the course of several years.
Premise
The docuseries follows people deeply involved in the group NXIVM — which is faced with various charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy — over the course of several years.
Premise: Start the reckoning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Barbara Bouchey as Herself
- Keith Raniere as Self
- Catherine Oxenberg as Self
- Mark Vicente as Self
- Sarah Edmondson as Self
- Anthony Ames as Self
- Bonnie Piesse as Self
Guest cast
- Barry Meier as Himself
- Kristin Keefe as Herself
- Rick Alan Ross as Himself
- Susan Dones as Herself
- Frank Parlato as Himself
- Toni Natalie as Herself
- Toni Zarattini as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | August 23, 2020 | October 18, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 17, 2022 | November 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Science of Joy Mark Vicente and Sarah Edmondson, high-ranking former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of NXIVM to build a better world. Bonnie Piesse, Mark's wife, tells him she's worried about the organization and Keith Raniere, NXIVM's leader and Mark's mentor. Mark wonders how could tools to make a better, more ethical world be misused? |
August 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Viscera After seven years, Bonnie leaves NXIVM for Los Angeles and tries desperately to get through to Mark, who reassures her all is well. Mark remains loyal to Keith and NXIVM, but a series of phone calls begin to sow doubt within him. |
August 30, 2020 |
| 3 |
At Cause Sarah confides to Mark about DOS, a secret group involving "masters" and "slaves," and struggles in her relationships with NXIVM, her husband and her best friend. Sarah and Mark lament how many members they've recruited and question what to do next. |
September 6, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tests of Loyalty Prosecutor Moira Penza and defense attorney Marc Agnifilo prepare for trial after the arrest of Keith Raniere, Nancy Salzman, Clare Bronfman, Allison Mack and Lauren Salzman. DOS members Nicki Clyne and Michele Hatchette offer a different perspective into NXIVM, DOS, and Raniere, while Nancy Salzman, under house arrest, sits down to speak with the filmmakers. |
October 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
Rapport Nancy Salzman looks back at her professional and personal relationship with Keith Raniere and defends her intentions with the company: to help people achieve lasting, personal growth through Executive Success Programs. The first witnesses in the trial are called to the stand, including defector Mark Vicente and Raniere victim Sylvie. |
October 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
Stimulus and Response Marc Agnifilo presents his case attesting to the good work of NXIVM; Marc Elliot remains loyal to Keith Raniere after he claims the symptoms of his Tourette’s syndrome were successfully reduced by Nancy Salzman. First-line DOS member and NXIVM leader, Lauren Salzman takes the stand… for the prosecution! |
October 31, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 23, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 21, 2022 |
| Runtime | 56 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |