In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal
Created by Jo Seong-hyeon
On Netflix
A deeply disturbing documentary investigation into Korean cult leaders and their exploitation of faith, examining how spiritual authority becomes a tool for manipulation and harm.
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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Questions people ask
Is In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Does In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
