Series synopsis
How I Left the Opus Dei, also known as El minuto heróico: Yo también dejé el Opus Dei is a Spanish documentary drama television series that premiered on Max on February 7, 2025. It ended on February 14, 2025. It was created by Mònica Terribas. It stars Claudia Traisac, Gareth Gore, Antonia Cundy and John Paul Lennon.
Thirteen brave women share stories of the psychological, emotional and economic abuse they suffered under the controversial religious group Opus Dei.
Premise
Thirteen brave women share stories of the psychological, emotional and economic abuse they suffered under the controversial religious group Opus Dei.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 7, 2025 | February 14, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
God's Calling Thirteen survivors detail their initiation into Opus Dei as young girls and how they were manipulated to pledge their lives to the organization. |
February 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
In Love with Opus Dei After joining Opus Dei, former members recall being isolated from their families and a demanding schedule of prayer, obedience and work without pay. |
February 7, 2025 |
| 3 |
Entrapped Lives Forced to sign a vow of fidelity, the survivors of Opus Dei describe the weeks, months and years of desperation leading up to their escape. |
February 14, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 7, 2025 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2025 |
| Status | ended |