Escaping Polygamy

I have watched every episode and you can tell that these women are trying to break down the barriers for a corrupt "religious organization." Some of these reviews truly taint the true picture of this show. There is shown to be some real abuse and people who have been brainwashed for years (as with any cult). Which goes to show how much these people needed help. The sisters develop plans and strategies to help other polygamist community members find a way out of their abusive lives and highlight the pure stress of leaving everything behind, but it's what comes after that is almost always shocking because the end result is always different. The show also goes into extreme detail about the family structure and the structure of such a group that one would have never know. Us as viewers can see the progress of the girls grow as people, each episode and every person they help pushes them to do more. The back stories are not only interesting, but combine into a cohesive show that builds their moral message and life's work!

I just happened to catch an episode of this tonight and I was so close to changing the channel but then I saw the opening theme and I was shocked. I knew cults existed but wow was I enlightened tonight. this is one of the saddest most inhumane things I've ever heard of. the fact that this "order" exists and that the law enforcement and powerful people of Utah just look away from the incest and abuse is horrid. I'm not sure about these negative reviews and how other people are saying that it's just members of the cult trying to downplay this show and get people to think its fake but I truly don't believe this is fake. do they overdramatize certain scenes? yes. do they cut to commercials at cheesy times just to make it more "exicting"? yes. but I truly believe that this show is the true portrayal of 3 girls who made it out of this cult and are trying to help others do the same. it's just unfortunate that the network that this show is on thinks that they have to use cheap reality show tactics to get viewers. I was moved to tears listening to how brainwashed these women/girls are. it's a very sad situation that I don't think will ever get fixed because of the power/money of the men who run this group. so decide for yourself if you think this show is scripted or not. my vote is no and I'll definitely be watching again soon.

In a time where Americans are overwhelmingly disbelieving or outright ignorant of the fact that polygamy and child marriage are still an issue here, I applaud a major network willing to take on the topic.

As a former Kingston Group member, I am pragmatic enough to understand that not having professional actors involved would likely beg the arrangement of scripted scenes in order to achieve a level of ratings to keep the network interested in continuing the series.

I feel so strongly that this is one of the only options left for raising awareness and exposing wrongs left by society and the State to continue and fester for so long.

I don't care if these women are getting paid for their stories or activities. Good for them if they are. I don't care if some of the situations seem like 'bad acting' because you're dealing with a group of people who are overwhelmingly taught to subvert or misdirect their emotions in the first place, for their WHOLE LIVES. Don't be surprised if their response to a situation isn't what someone never involved or having had the experience would expect.

How unfair is it to project your own emotional expectations upon a whole society of emotional cripples? People are leaving bad reviews because the show isn't immersing them to their own ideal expectations and entertaining them to their heart's content, when, as a retired actor, I feel it should be highlighted that in order to do so, you'd firstly need professional actors to convey those situations, and Hollywood sets, directors, etc. By circumventing all that and indulging in some scripting/coaching when necessary, the network is doing their best to please both their shareholders and consumers. There is no way to please them both equally so the network walks the middle ground.

Which I have no problem with. As a former Order member, who has seen Kingston family members give their court statements or press releases, yet where the voices of any dissenters are consistently silenced, why be surprised when people turn to the venue of network television to get their story told? 10 out of 10 for the simple fact of raising awareness. The fact that people are debating the veracity of the show on IMDb means that there is more awareness today because of the show than there was without it.

Just watched the episode about the father that has Parkinson's Disease and it made me sick! That man is being controlled by this cult and he desperately needs medical attention. My mother had this disease and it is devastating for the victim; it robs them of their ability to walk, talk and take care of themselves but there is medication that can help and this man has not seen a doctor in a year. I have never been a cult member but I would think that the daughter could consult an attorney. Many people with Parkinson's also have Dementia.

A&A aired the episode and I feel that they are now partly responsible if this man dies prematurely of this disease. If they are aware of his dire need for medical attention and then do nothing to help, in my opinion, they are just as responsible as the greedy sickening cult that is controlling him. They have not become part of the problem and not part of the solution! Shame on A&E!

oh my gosh! This show! wow. How amazing and how brave for a show like this come along. It horrifies me that Polygamy is still going on in this country. It disgusts me! The real women in this who had the courage to get away from that terrible, terrible environment amaze me! and it amazes me that they want to help so many others escape as well. I still cannot believe that these disgusting men haven't been to jail yet. My hope is that because of this show that these men go to jail for life and that they never see the light of day. This is brainwashing to the max!! And when they help people escape from their rooms, my heart races because I want them to get out as soon as possible without getting caught! I will always love this show and I love the message of the show too.