Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
This four-part documentary series follows the story of India Oxenberg's perilous journey through the dark and criminal world of the notorious self-help-group-turned-sex-slave-cult NXIVM.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Catherine OxenbergSelf
- India OxenbergSelf
- Jaclyn CangroSelf
- Tabitha ChapmanSelf
- Steve HassanSelf
- Janja LalichSelf
- Kelly ThielSelf