Netflix viewers were sent into frenzy after watching the three-part documentary Escaping Twin Flames.
The short series landed on the streaming platform on November 8, and fans appeared to have mixed feelings as they founded it ‘disturbing’ – but also begged others to watch it.
The title might not sound as sinister as it actually is, but the docuseries shed a light on the Twin Flame Universe – a controversial online community that is accused of still preying on people seeking for true love.
Referencing one of the most ancient concepts of love – you are either meant to be with your soulmate or twin flame – the documentary unveils the tangled reality of the community.
Emmy-nominated filmmakers Cecilia Peck and Inbal B. Lessner reveal the shocking stories of coercion and exploitation inside the cult-like community, bringing the experience of former members directly on the screen.
Raving: Netflix viewers were sent into frenzy after watching the three-part documentary Escaping Twin Flames
Success: The short series landed on the streaming platform on November 8, and fans appeared to have mixed feelings as they founded it ‘disturbing’
Fans left rave reviews, mixed in a state of shock and astonishment as they defined the documentary ‘bonkers’ and ‘insane’, but praised it for bringing to light such an actual issue.
‘This docuseries on Netflix ‘Escaping Twin Flames’ is like watching totally insane people trying to act normal cause how you mean you was PAYING these ppl to bully you and TELL you what gender you are?!!!!!!,’ wrote one fan in shock.
Another detailed: ‘Finished watching the Netflix ‘Escaping Twin Flames ‘ docuseries. Absolutely horrifying.
‘This group essentially convinces female followers that they’re trans in order to basically create straight couples. Straight with extra steps. It’s the meme.’
‘Watching Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix, and it’s absolutely bonkers,’ commented another and checked the boxes as in: ‘Cult Coercive Manipulative Conversion Therapists Dangerous Jeff has a punchable face.’
‘Ladies and gentlemen, if you have a Netflix account I am on my knees. You must watch ‘Escaping Twin Flames’. Your jaw will drop because this is actually insane!,’ a fourth one raved.
‘I just watched the Escaping Twin Flames documentary on Netflix and it is so disturbing,’ echoed another.
Another viewer penned in shock: ‘Escaping twin flames on netflix is so f****d up that it gave me nightmares like what the actual f***.’
Disturbing: The title might not sound as sinister as it actually is, but the docuseries shed a light on the Twin Flame Universe – a controversial online community
Revelations: Emmy-nominated filmmakers Cecilia Peck and Inbal B. Lessner reveal the shocking stories of coercion and exploitation inside the cult-like community
Fans left raving reviews, mixed in a state of shock and astonishment as they defined the documentary ‘bonkers’ and ‘insane’, but praised it for bringing to light such an actual issue
‘Who has watched Escaping Twin flames on Netflix?? Cause I have things i need to say .. cause WTF,’ another viewer joined the conversation.
Another agreed: ‘Escaping twin flames is wild.’
‘The most interesting part of the ‘Escaping Twin Flames’ documentary isn’t the obvious exploitation of the loneliness epidemic, but also how easily gender ideology can be manipulated as a tool for control, and how easy it is to program people into alternative identity modes,’ commented another user.
‘Escaping twin flames on netflix is so crazy,’ said another person agreeing unanimously.
Another fan penned: ‘If you were thinking about watching that documentary about that cult, watch it. Don’t wait. I’m currently watching ‘Escaping Twin Flames’ on Netflix.’
Another viewer wrote: ‘Watching this escaping twin flames doc on netflix is crazy cause if they woulda did actual research on twin flames they would have known that you’re not supposed to be with your TF romantically anyways.’
A user was blew out and said: ‘Anyone else watching the Escaping Twin Flames documentary on Netflix? I’ve reached the part where they had way more women members in the cult (which was supposed to pair you with your ideal mate), so started transing some of the women! ‘Devine Masc/Fem energy’.’
‘Please go watch ‘Escaping twin flames’, hopefully you see how cultism is everywhere. Need you to question everything you believe in (religion, sexuality, gender identity) if you haven’t and ask yourself, ‘is it how I feel or what I’m being told?’ Omo!,’ wrote another Netflix viewer.
‘Currently watching ‘Escaping Twin Flames’ on Netflix. I don’t even know what to say,’ another person wrote.
Another fan didn’t hesitate to suggest the docuseries and penned: ‘If you are into documentaries watch ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES on Netflix it’s actually crazy what happens in the world.’
The filmmaking duo previously produced Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult for the same streaming platform, and told Netflix: ‘We were flooded with messages from people who left high-control groups after releasing our series about the NXIVM cult, and the stories of the survivors and families impacted by Twin Flames Universe emerged as the most urgent to expose.’
The three-part documentary is the said to be the result of a three-year investigation into the ‘sophisticated recruitment and indoctrination techniques employed by the Twin Flame Universe community.
The Twin Flame Universe is a currently active online spiritual community offering the promise of true love and companionship to its members.
The leaders also sell online classes that guarantee harmonious union with desired partners.
Jeff and Shaleia Ayan are the leaders and founders of the cult-like community, and operate the Twin Flames Universe from their home in Michigan.
Deep look: The three-part documentary is the said to be the result of a three-year investigation
Couple: Jeff and Shaleia Ayan are the leaders and founders of the cult-like community, and operate the Twin Flames Universe from their home in Michigan (pictured together)