How I Left the Opus Dei

9.0
2025

Thirteen brave women share stories of the psychological, emotional and economic abuse they suffered under the controversial religious group Opus Dei.

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. God's Calling

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Thirteen survivors detail their initiation into Opus Dei as young girls and how they were manipulated to pledge their lives to the organization.

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2. In Love with Opus Dei

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After joining Opus Dei, former members recall being isolated from their families and a demanding schedule of prayer, obedience and work without pay.

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3. Entrapped Lives

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Forced to sign a vow of fidelity, the survivors of Opus Dei describe the weeks, months and years of desperation leading up to their escape.

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4. Look Us in the Eye

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Survivors recount how difficult it was to reenter society, as the first criminal case against Opus Dei is filed in Argentina.

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