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2024-12-03
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Mass suicide or massacre? The almost unbelievable story of the Order of the Solar Temple, an obscure death cult that shocked the world.
There is no Next Episode of Sirius: An Apocalyptic Order planned.
S1E1 - Massacre or Suicide
Corpses found at a Swiss farm lead police and reporters to investigate a mystic cult. More ritualistic murders in Canada expand the enquiry, and former cult members speak out.
Air Date: 03 Dec 2024 00:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - The Origins
The sect's origins and mysticism are uncovered, profiles of the guru leaders and their financial misconduct emerge. Murder allegations arise, but the cult defends its secrets.
Air Date: 03 Dec 2024 00:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Suspicions
Sixteen charred bodies found in French woodland shock the public, and a French lawsuit opens. New photos of cult rituals damn a flamboyant former cult member, making him prime suspect.
Air Date: 03 Dec 2024 00:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Verdict
Three children survive a final suicide ritual, and their accounts fuel theories at a fraught public trial. Families of victims mourn, and journalists conclude that the cult may still exist.
Air Date: 03 Dec 2024 00:00 (CDT)