A new documentary series is currently the most-watched show on Netflix, gaining almost 10 million views in the past week. It tells a troubling story that didn’t receive much attention, especially because it happened shortly after a larger, more publicized scandal. One of the women featured in the series explained the filmmakers felt it was important to share because this kind of situation could happen to anyone.
Trust Me: The False Prophet tells the story of Samuel Bateman and his attempt to gain control within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) after the arrest of its leader, Warren Jeffs. Following Jeffs’ imprisonment, a cult specialist and her videographer husband relocate to a Utah town with a significant FLDS presence. They aim to infiltrate a particularly fragile FLDS community where girls as young as nine are being forced into marriage.
Trust Me Provides the Realest Look Inside a Cult Seen in Years
Critics and viewers are praising the new docuseries, giving it a perfect 100% rating from critics and a 96% audience score. What sets it apart is its focus on genuine storytelling, unlike other true crime series that often prioritize shock value. Trust Me respectfully portrays the experiences of Batemen’s victims without unfairly judging the entire FLDS community. As critic Chris Joyce puts it, the series is “masterfully presented” and offers a powerful, though potentially disturbing, look at how religious beliefs can be twisted and used for harmful purposes.
The series has quickly become a huge topic of conversation online, particularly on Reddit. One viewer described it as a shocking but well-made story, full of surprises and told with sensitivity. They recommend checking the content warnings, but especially encourage others to watch it, particularly those interested in seeing a story about women supporting and rescuing each other. While the series involves a man exploiting women and girls, it’s ultimately about the women who decided to fight back against this abuse and dismantle the system, even at personal cost.
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2026-04-19 19:40