In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

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In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

2023

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.7(35 votes)

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Crime

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This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.

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