Series synopsis
Prisoner of the Prophet is an American documentary television series that premiered on discovery+ on January 30, 2023. It ended on January 30, 2023. It was created by Pat McGee. It stars Rocío de la Grana, Meg Schimelpfenig and Briell Decker.
Briell, the 65th wife of prophet Warren Jeffs, details her time living – and surviving – in the FLDS Church. Briell's story exposes the darkest secrets of the polygamist cult.
Premise
Briell, the 65th wife of prophet Warren Jeffs, details her time living – and surviving – in the FLDS Church. Briell's story exposes the darkest secrets of the polygamist cult.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 30, 2023 | January 30, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The 65th Wife Briell details her upbringing in the FLDS polygamist community and explains their way of life. At 18 years old, Briell becomes Warren Jeffs' 65th wife and learns that he is having relationships with his underage brides. |
January 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
Blood Atonement Briell recounts her time being imprisoned in a "House of Hiding," an FLDS compound in South Dakota where she was isolated, drugged and threatened by prophet Warren Jeffs, who was on the run from the FBI for being involved with his underage brides. |
January 30, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Escape Warren orders Briell to be moved back to Short Creek, and she is made a prisoner by her own family. Briell realizes this may be her last chance to escape the FLDS. During the Warren Jeffs trial in Texas, startling evidence is brought into court. |
January 30, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | discovery+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 30, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2023 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |