TV series
How to Become a Cult Leader
2023, English, on Netflix.
Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls. Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch How to Become a Cult Leader
How to Become a Cult Leader is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: Become Immortal
Aired 28 July 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 28 July 2023
- Last aired
- 28 July 2023
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to Become a Cult Leader: quick answers
Is How to Become a Cult Leader worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of How to Become a Cult Leader are there?
How to Become a Cult Leader has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is How to Become a Cult Leader finished?
Yes. How to Become a Cult Leader ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How to Become a Cult Leader on?
How to Become a Cult Leader is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
How to Become a Cult Leader parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Become a Cult Leader is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like How to Become a Cult Leader?
If you liked How to Become a Cult Leader, try Trust Me: The False Prophet, Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, Death of the Pastor's Wife.