Trust Me: The False Prophet sees cult expert Christine Marie and her videographer husband Tolga Katas infiltrate one of America’s most secretive mormon communities

alling all true crime viewers! Netflix has released a new four-part documentary, Trust Me: The False Prophet, and viewers have been binge-watching the whole thing in one sitting.

After landing on the streamer on 8 April, the show has already shot to the number-three spot on Netflix‘s most-watched shows worldwide, and is in the number-one spot in the UK.

Christine Marie is a cult expert© COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Christine Marie is a cult expert

Told over four compelling episodes, the series charts cult psychology expert Christine Marie who, alongside her videographer husband Tolga Katas, infiltrates a breakaway community of a Mormon sect in Utah to document and support a community in crisis.

The new series comes from Emmy-award winning filmmaker Rachel Dretzin, who documented the same Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) community in Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey. Intrigued? Keep reading to find out what viewers are saying about the new documentary…

What have viewers said about Trust Me: The False Prophet?

While the show has only been out for a day, initial viewers were quick to take to Rotten Tomatoes to share their thoughts.

One person penned: “Wow. Excellent exposé. Absolutely riveting. Watched all four episodes today. Really illuminates the patterns of manipulation as well as the bravery of those willing to break through. Five stars the whole way.”

Christine Marie and Julia Johnson© COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Christine Marie and Julia Johnson

Meanwhile, a second said: “Set aside time for all four episodes – this one demands to be watched in full. This documentary is riveting from start to finish.”

A third person on X added: “I could not stop watching it today. It is hands-down the BEST documentary I have ever seen. All props to Christine, a smart, brave woman. Kudos!”

Naomi "Nomz" in Trust Me: The False Prophet© COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Naomi “Nomz” in Trust Me: The False Prophet

What happens in Trust Me: The False Prophet?

The series charts the rise of Samuel Bateman, the man who declared himself the heir to the FLDS community, through the eyes of one couple who infiltrated his inner circle.

The previous prophet, Warren Jeffs, was sentenced to life in prison in 2011 for aggravated sexual assault of a 12-year-old child bride and 20 years for sexual assault of a 15-year-old child bride.

Warren Jeffs is serving a lifetime sentence in prison© Getty Images
Warren Jeffs is serving a lifetime sentence in prison

The synopsis reads: “Cult expert Christine Marie and her videographer husband Tolga Katas move into Short Creek, Utah, to support a fractured FLDS community vulnerable to a new ‘prophet’ – and decide to take matters into their own hands when they uncover evidence of unignorable evil.

“Featuring unprecedented access, never-before-seen footage and first-hand accounts from inside the group, the series reveals the depths of Bateman’s control and the women brave enough to speak up.”

Samuel Bateman became the self-proclaimed prophet after Warren Jeffs© COURTESY OF NETFLIX
Samuel Bateman became the self-proclaimed prophet after Warren

“Directed by Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Rachel Dretzin (Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey), Trust Me: The False Prophet is a riveting saga of devotion, deception and the cycle of abuse in one of America’s most secretive communities.”

Trust Me: The False Prophet is available to watch on Netflix