Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

On HBO

20231 season3 episodes56 min7.0 / 10

A disturbing documentary portrait of internet-enabled cult delusion, spiritual manipulation, and the tragic consequences of unchecked conspiracy thinking.

Chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her followers believed her death would lead to her evacuation by UFO and salvation for humanity. Told through the eyes of Amy's devotees and constructed from the cult's archival footage, the three-part docuseries captures the perils of internet proselytizing and a conspiracy-driven faith.

Questions people ask

  • Does Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 100% of series.

  • Is Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.

  • Is Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.

  • Is Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

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75/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity94

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Surprise91

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Love46

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