How I Left the Opus Dei
How I Left the Opus Dei

How I Left the Opus Dei (2025)

8.5 (4 votes)
1 Season
February 7, 2025
Spanish
Documentary Drama

Synopsis

Thirteen brave women share stories of the psychological, emotional and economic abuse they suffered under the controversial religious group Opus Dei.

Creator

Mònica Terribas, Bernat Elias, Amparo Castellano

Network

Max

Episodes

God's Calling
E1

God's Calling

Feb 7, 2025
52 min
10.0

Thirteen survivors detail their initiation into Opus Dei as young girls and how they were manipulated to pledge their lives to the organization.

In Love with Opus Dei
E2

In Love with Opus Dei

Feb 7, 2025
55 min
10.0

After joining Opus Dei, former members recall being isolated from their families and a demanding schedule of prayer, obedience and work without pay.

Entrapped Lives
E3

Entrapped Lives

Feb 14, 2025
52 min
10.0

Forced to sign a vow of fidelity, the survivors of Opus Dei describe the weeks, months and years of desperation leading up to their escape.

Look Us in the Eye
E4

Look Us in the Eye

Feb 14, 2025
45 min
10.0

Survivors recount how difficult it was to reenter society, as the first criminal case against Opus Dei is filed in Argentina.

Cast

Details

Original Title

El minuto heróico: Yo también dejé el Opus Dei

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Production

The Mediapro Studio, Warner Bros. Discovery