Escaping Twin Flames

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Escaping Twin Flames
Genre Documentary
Directed by Cecilia Peck
Music by Daniel Lessner
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
CinematographyMatthew Chavez
Editors
  • Mimi Wilcox
  • Inbal B. Lessner
  • Troy Takaki
  • Kevin Hibbard
  • Martin Biehn
Running time57-58 minutes
Production company Good Caper Content
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseNovember 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.

Contents

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. [1]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Smoke & Mirrors" Cecilia Peck November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)
2"Playing With Fire"Cecilia PeckNovember 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)
3"Up in Flames"Cecilia PeckNovember 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. [2] The filmmakers reached out to Shaleia and Jeff Divine for comment, who declined. [3] Former members sent Peck and Lessner footage of classes, documents, and photos, and a hard drive which included the most incriminating material. [4]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of 5 critics' reviews are positive. [5]

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References

  1. White, Peter (October 4, 2023). "Dating Cult Twin Flames Docuseries Finds Love At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  2. Richards, Amanda (October 4, 2023). "'Escaping Twin Flames' Is a Sinister Love Story for the Digital Age". Netflix . Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  3. 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.
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