Series synopsis
How I Escaped My Cult is an American documentary television series that premiered on Freeform on February 20, 2025. It stars Tamron Hall.
Go inside insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups. With detailed, firsthand accounts from former cult members, their loved ones, and the investigators who helped bring these tormentors to justice.
Premise
Go inside insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups. With detailed, firsthand accounts from former cult members, their loved ones, and the investigators who helped bring these tormentors to justice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tamron Hall as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | February 20, 2025 | April 17, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tony Alamo Christian Academy As a teen in the Tony Alamo cult, Desiree becomes one of Alamo’s sex slaves. With investigators desperate for proof of his horrific crimes, Desiree holds the key to bringing him down. But first, she must survive a dangerous escape. |
February 20, 2025 |
| 2 |
Angel's Landing For Sara, Lou Castro is an angel with heavenly powers over life and death. But when a string of his devoted followers dies under mysterious circumstances, detectives must uncover Castro's shocking true identity while Sara plots her escape. |
February 20, 2025 |
| 3 |
Word of Life For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life. But when ruthless new pastor Tiffanie Irwin takes over, Kristel tries to leave her iron grip, leading to deadly and horrifying consequences for those closest to her. |
February 27, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Freeform |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 20, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 17, 2025 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |