How to Become a Cult Leader is a 2023 Netflix docuseries that takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six infamous cult leaders. The series is narrated by Peter Dinklage, who provides a humorous and insightful commentary on the psychology and methods of cult leaders.
The six cult leaders featured in the series are Charles Manson, Jim Jones, David Koresh, Marshall Applewhite, Warren Jeffs, and Sun Myung Moon. Each episode focuses on a different cult leader and explores their personal history, the beliefs of their cult, and the methods they used to gain and maintain control over their followers.
The series is not intended to be a serious examination of cult psychology, but rather a light-hearted look at the dark side of human nature. However, the series does raise some important questions about how people can be so easily manipulated and controlled by charismatic leaders.
A look at the rise of six cult leaders; includes a tongue-in-cheek guide on how to go about attracting devoted cult followers.
Release Date
July 28, 2023
Visitor Rating: 4 Stars