- MMW Rating 🌙 8/10 • 2026
- 1 Season • 4 Episodes • Avg 45 min • ~ 3 hrs
- Disponible con subtĂtulos en español.
- Available on: netflix
Description (No Spoilers)
Trust Me: The False Prophet on Netflix dives into the disturbing reality of the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) after the imprisonment of Warren Jeffs—proving that even behind bars, the control didn’t end.
The documentary follows Samuel Bateman, a self-proclaimed prophet who rises within the same extremist religious group, continuing a pattern of manipulation, control, and abuse. Through chilling firsthand accounts, we see how Bateman begins taking multiple “wives,” including underage girls, all under the guise of religious authority.
What makes this story even more gripping is the role of Christine, a woman who manages to get close enough to infiltrate the group. By understanding Bateman’s ego and playing into his need for control and admiration, she gains access to a world that is usually completely closed off. Her presence slowly exposes the cracks within the system.
As the documentary unfolds, one of Bateman’s wives begins to question everything. That moment becomes the turning point—leading to a quiet but powerful collaboration among the women to gather evidence and ultimately bring the truth to light.
It’s a shocking, emotional, and at times infuriating look at how long it can take for justice to catch up—but also a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to break free.
If you want the origin story, watch Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey
Why I Recommend It
This is one of those documentaries that you can’t stop watching—not just because of how disturbing it is, but because of how it unfolds.
What makes it stand out is seeing how these dynamics continued even after Warren Jeffs was already in prison. You would think that would be the end… but it wasn’t.
The access Christine gets is honestly shocking. Watching her navigate Sam Bateman’s ego and slowly gain trust gives the documentary a completely different level of tension—you feel like you’re inside something you shouldn’t be seeing.
And then, the most powerful part: the women.
Seeing one of the wives begin to question everything—and how that leads to others quietly gathering evidence—is what makes this story hit differently. It’s not just about what happened… it’s about how they found a way out.
It’s frustrating knowing how many years passed before justice was served, but that’s also what makes it so important to watch.
• You’ll be hooked by the real-life infiltration and access
• A disturbing but powerful look at control, religion, and survival