Series synopsis
A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad, also known as Colonia Dignidad: Una secta alemana en Chile is a German documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on October 1, 2021. It ended on October 1, 2021.
A colony of German Christians with a charismatic and manipulative leader establishes itself in Chile and becomes instrumental to the dictatorship.
Premise
A colony of German Christians with a charismatic and manipulative leader establishes itself in Chile and becomes instrumental to the dictatorship.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Mission Post-World War II, German preacher Paul Schäfer establishes a youth home but is soon accused of abuse. He flees to Chile, where he starts a new colony. |
October 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Promised Land In Chile, word gets out about Schäfer, so he establishes a free hospital to win favor with the locals. But then Wolfgang Kneese runs away, telling all. |
October 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Specter of Communism When Allende comes to power, a scared Schäfer smuggles and manufactures arms. Meanwhile, he grows more cruel in how he treats the colony's young people. |
October 1, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | October 1, 2021 |
| Status | ended |