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Escaping Twin Flames

2023 American documentary miniseries

Cecilia Peck
Inbal B. Lessner
Daniel Voll
Alexandra Milchan
Jordana Hochman
Alison Dammann

CinematographyMatthew ChavezEditors

Mimi Wilcox
Inbal B. Lessner
Troy Takaki
Kevin Hibbard
Martin Biehn

Running time57-58 minutesProduction companyGood Caper ContentOriginal releaseNetworkNetflixReleaseNovember 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.

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.	Title	Directed by	Original air date
1	"Smoke & Mirrors"	Cecilia Peck	November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)
2	"Playing With Fire"	Cecilia Peck	November 8, 2023 (2023-11-08)
3	"Up in Flames"	Cecilia Peck	November 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]

References

^ White, Peter (October 4, 2023). "Dating Cult Twin Flames Docuseries Finds Love At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
^ Richards, Amanda (October 4, 2023). "'Escaping Twin Flames' Is a Sinister Love Story for the Digital Age". Netflix. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
^ 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.
^ Or-El, Ayala (January 21, 2024). "'Escaping Twin Flames' Director and Producer On Bravery In Admitting Cult Participation [Interview]". Collider. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
^ "Escaping Twin Flames: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 8, 2024.