| Escaping Twin Flames | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Cecilia Peck |
| Music by | Daniel Lessner |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Cinematography | Matthew Chavez |
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| Running time | 57-58 minutes |
| Production company | Good Caper Content |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08) |
Escaping Twin Flames is an American true crime television documentary series, directed by Cecilia Peck. It explores the world of Twin Flames Universe, a cult run by Shaleia and Jeff Divine.
It was released on November 8, 2023, on Netflix.
Premise
The series explores the world of Twin Flames Universe, a cult run by Shaleia and Jeff Divine, featuring interviews with former members, exploring allegations of coercive control, indoctrination and abuse.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Smoke & Mirrors" | Cecilia Peck | November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08) |
| 2 | "Playing With Fire" | Cecilia Peck | November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08) |
| 3 | "Up in Flames" | Cecilia Peck | November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08) |
Production
Following the release of Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, Cecilia Peck and Inbal B. Lessner were flooded with messages regarding other cults and control groups, with Peck and Lessner urged to expose Twin Flames Universe. The filmmakers reached out to Shaleia and Jeff Divine for comment, who declined. Former members sent Peck and Lessner footage of classes, documents, and photos, and a hard drive which included the most incriminating material.
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive.
References
- White, Peter (October 4, 2023). "Dating Cult Twin Flames Docuseries Finds Love At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- Richards, Amanda (October 4, 2023). "'Escaping Twin Flames' Is a Sinister Love Story for the Digital Age". Netflix. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- Adams, Abigail (October 17, 2023). "Netflix's Twin Flames Universe Doc Sets Out to Expose 'Exploitation' of Those Looking for Love: See Trailer". People. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- Or-El, Ayala (January 21, 2024). "'Escaping Twin Flames' Director and Producer On Bravery In Admitting Cult Participation [Interview]". Collider. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- "Escaping Twin Flames: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
External links
See also
Categories:
- 2020s American documentary television series
- 2020s American LGBTQ-related television series
- American English-language television shows
- 2023 American television series debuts
- Netflix original documentary television series
- Television series about cults
- True crime television series
- Transgender-related television shows