Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
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About
"Cult history told in its own voice"
This documentary series traces the rise and end of Heaven's Gate, the group whose members believed they were preparing to leave Earth for a higher existence. Told largely through archival video the cult itself recorded, plus interviews with surviving former members and relatives, it builds a patient, unsettling portrait of belief, charisma, and isolation. The pace is measured rather than sensational, letting firsthand testimony and unnervingly calm home-movie footage do the work instead of dramatic reenactment or shock narration.
the startling archival footage members filmed of themselves, rarely seen before this series.
you want fast-paced true crime rather than slow, testimony-driven reflection.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | The Awakening: 1975 | 7.2 | 194 | 49 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | The Chrysalis | 7.3 | 168 | 49 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | The Second Harvest: 1991-1995 | 7.4 | 164 | 52 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | The Exit: 1996-1997 | 7.7 | 171 | 52 min |