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Wild Wild Country

Fri, Mar 16, 2018
  • Documentary
  • Crime
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.

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  • Netflix↗
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Ma Anand Sheela
    Ma Anand Sheela
    as Self
  • J
    Jane Stork
    as Self
  • J
    Jon Bowerman
    as Self
  • M
    Ma Prem Sunshine
    as Self
  • P
    Philip Toelkes
    as Self
  • B
    Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
    as Self (archive footage)
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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended · 6 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Part 1
    Aired · Fri, Mar 16, 2018 · 64m

    Under the watchful eye of his secretary, Ma Anand Sheela, spiritual guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh relocates his ashram from India to Oregon in 1981.

  • E2
    Part 2
    Aired · Fri, Mar 16, 2018 · 65m

    The Bhagwan's flamboyant followers irk the tight-knit locals, who pursue legal action against the commune. But Sheela retaliates with a cunning plan.

  • E3
    Part 3
    Aired · Fri, Mar 16, 2018 · 67m

    Sheela emerges as a provocative spokeswoman. As Election Day approaches, the Rajneeshees recruit thousands of homeless people to fortify their ranks.

  • E4
    Part 4
    Aired · Fri, Mar 16, 2018 · 69m

    Local officials try to build a case against the Rajneeshees. When Sheela's thirst for power turns violent, the Bhagwan finally breaks his silence.

  • E5
    Part 5
    Aired · Fri, Mar 16, 2018 · 66m

    The bitter feud between Sheela and the Bhagwan divides the community -- and opens the door for the FBI. At the ranch, a task force amasses evidence.

  • E6
    Part 6
    Aired · Fri, Mar 16, 2018 · 72m

    The Bhagwan flees the ranch. Sheela and several followers are arrested in Germany. The Bhagwan's devotees -- and his enemies -- reflect on his legacy.