Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

As a person who lived in the shadow of this organization for 20 some years, the first show captured my attention. I like that it didn't get bogged down in whether Scientology is a religion or not, or tried to explain all the insider lingo, but just simply stuck with the important part:

Scientology hurts people in a variety of ways including tearing families apart and forcing people into horrible choices.

If you think Scientology is just a harmless nut cult and you have to be weak-minded to join it in the first place -- this show will make you think again. If you think it's not you, and so it doesn't impact you -- think again.

I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

All who watched this series must be ENRAGED! It's a DISGUSTING TRAVESTY/CRIME that the GOV'T, not only continues to give them TAX EXEMPT status, but hasn't SHUT THIS CULT DOWN!!!! WHO'S BEING PAID OFF ????? Does Scientology have DIRT on the IRS ??? We should ALL call our Congress and Senate Representatives, as well as local authorities and STOP the ABUSE and UTTER DESTRUCTION of the lives of all of the CHILDREN and ADULTS, who are caught in Scientology's Web of TORTURE!!!

PURE EVIL !!!

A truly impactful series that all should watch, regardless of religious background or belief.

This series exposes what occurs when a radical cult, and that is fundamentally what Scientology is, grows and morphs into a billion dollar industry.

Whereas Waco, and many others,eventually suffocated under gunfire and casualties, Scientology appears exempt from the reach of both US taxation and legislative arms.

Leah Remini, after three decades as a loyal and devout Scientology member, now relentlessly campaigns against the religion, interviewing many former high ranking Scientologists that have escaped its clutches.

Disturbing, emotional, frustrating and deeply engaging; watch it and learn.

This is hands down, one of the best documentaries that I have ever seen. She is revealing the sick and demented brain washing that is Scientology. I never realized it was as controlling as it is but it explains a lot. It is no wonder Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman had to jump through so many hoops when they left Tom Cruise. Remini is there to explain a lot of Scientology terms but for the most part she just let's the people tell their story. The church is revealed as a true, blue cult. No wonder the church is so mad at her. What makes this docuseries so relevant is the fact Remini was actually a member of the church for many years as were all of the people they interviewed. That gives it more credibility. This was very well produced and incredibly interesting.

I loved Leah Remini's attitude towards the organization and admire how she deals with the pressure ever since she has left, so it was a no-brainer for me to watch the show just to see what she put together but after watching the first episode, I knew that this program was something really special. She put together a program that shows the seriousness of the issues regarding the church but mixes it with comedic moments, that come out of her very laid back personality and her natural comedic talent. She brings together the most important former Scientologist and critics to tell a story of abuse, forced abortions, violence and apathy within the church that causes families to break apart and people are being ruined after leaving. God bless Leah, Mike Rinder and the team and the producers of A&E, as well as the participants, because this program was desperately needed and couldn't have been made any better. I hope and pray that it can cause some change in the organization and stop further disconnection. I pray that one day, the organization breaks apart and people who truly believe can practice their beliefs without paying a fortune and without being in constant fear. I hope and pray for all of them.