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The FirstThe First

Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history.more

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Episode 1

Tony Alamo Christian Academy

Teen Desiree becomes a sex slave in Tony Alamo's cult; she holds crucial evidence to convict him of his crimes; investigators need her testimony, but she must first escape the cult alive.

Episode 2

Angel's Landing

For Sara, Lou Castro is an angel with heavenly powers over life and death; but when a string of his devoted followers dies under mysterious circumstances, detectives must uncover Castro's shocking true identity while Sara plots her escape.

Episode 3

Word of Life

For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life; when ruthless new pastor Tiffanie Irwin takes over, Kristel tries to leave her iron grip, leading to deadly and horrifying consequences for those closest to her.

Episode 4

Nuwaubian Nation

Looking for a better life, Habiybah's family joins a new Black-led cult, the Nuwaubian Nation. But when their narcissistic leader, Dwight York uses his powers to commit horrific crimes, she knows the only way out is to go deeper in.

Episode 5

The Pilgrims

As the oldest daughter of family-cult leader Papa Pilgrim, Elishaba is the primary target of his rage and lust; his torment escalates when the entire group moves to Alaska, where she must survive a bold escape through the frigid wilderness.

Episode 6

La Luz Del Mundo

As a devoted member of La Luz Del Mundo, Alethea obeys her apostle Samuel Flores, becoming his sex slave; but when other brave women reveal their own horrific abuses, it leads to a dramatic arrest, an intense trial, and a harrowing escape.

Episode 7

Yearning for Zion/FLDS

When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes his son Wendell and 8th wife Vicky are caught between their sadistic cult and the investigators trying to bring it down; escaping Warren's physical and mental hold is their only way out.

Episode 8

NXIVM / The Vow

Jessica risks everything to escape the NXIVM sex cult.

Episode 9

The Bergholz Clan

Johnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.

Episode 10

The House of Yahweh

Debby flees House of Yahweh and its leader.

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The First

Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history.

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