Twin Flames: Les dérives d'un univers de rencontres

The extraordinary story of Twin Flames, an organisation set up by Jeff and Shaleia Divine, it's purpose to coach people into finding their one true love, their twin flame, a one and only love, regardless of the consequences.

It's one of those shocking documentaries, you will get to the end of it, want to scratch your head, and say to yourself, is this real, did I just watch real life events.

It is a lesson in first class manipulation, what Jeff does to his 'victims' is quite shocking, I honestly found some of it hard to take in. Talk about taking advantage of vulnerable people, some of whom have very serious and clear mental health issues.

In episodes one and two I was questioning how and why people were allowing themselves to be taken advantage of, but by the third episode I could fully see the power and control Jeff was able to exert.

Jeff is definitely an interesting character, I'm still baffled at how people fell for his antics, at times he came across as utterly loathsome.

A fascinating and disturbing series.

8/10.

It's hard to watch people who are vulnerable get sucked in like this. I'll just say this:

Cults make people do things they don't want to do or wouldn't normally do. I'll repeat: CULTS MAKE PEOPLE DO THINGS THEY DON'T WANT TO DO. If you say you don't want to do what they tell you to do, they'll coerce, shame, blame, and threaten you if you don't want to do what you're told to do. The leaders will do it themselves, but they'll also use other cult members to apply the required pressure to make you submit.

When you're in a cult, you don't know you're in one until something terrible happens that brings on the questions, because if you're not asking questions, you'll never get out. And cult leaders and their devoted followers hate when you ask questions, because questions will usually lead to you walking out of the physical or virtual doors.

What's difficult about this particular cult is they're a "virtual cult" - they mostly didn't live anywhere near each other. It was all happening over the Internet. Unlike the other cults we've heard of, this cult existed almost entirely in the virtual world, so entirely in the minds of its members. No one was physically prevented from leaving, but in their minds they were trapped. Asking questions is how all former cult members manage to escape.

It's a tough watch. I can't recommend watching, but if you have an interest in cults, or think you have been subjected to a person or group of people who have made you do things you didn't want to do, then watch and ask questions of the world around you. You might be in one and not even know it.

I'm interested in cults and religious groups that control their followers. Twin Flames Universe is a cult, no question. What's interesting is that the two leaders, Shaleia and Jeff, could not be more uninteresting or sophomoric. I wondered, as I watched this expose, how people felt led to continue in their nonsense. I truly feel sorry for all of their victims, because that's what they are: victims. The parents of the victims especially made me feel awful, because here is this snot-nosed leader, suing one of the parent's of a victim, for defamation.

I guess it's hard to shut down these criminals because it's hard to prove that they are dispensing psychological advice, but they are. They are also promoting unverified high carb diets. The worst thing is how they control their followers into pursuing their twin flame, at all cost. Now, because they have more female followers than male followers, they force them into same sex relationships.

I agree with another post: why did they have to include a stat on transsexuals at the end of the doc? Who cares? That's Netflix for you, and it's annoying. There's always an agenda.

They are lonely and feel rejected by life and buy into the premise that their soulmate (read twin flame) is out there just waiting to be lassoed in, or wait for it, maybe if you switch gender you can snare someone.

It is incredibly sad to watch these vulnerable, often highly intelligent, people be roped into this cult and eventually work for nothing for the two most narcissistic people I've ever seen. These two would put Jim and Tammy Faye Baker to shame in their manipulation and egregious and constant abuse of their followers.

And this cult is still in business in spite of multiple complaints to police departments.

The couple are so repulsive as to make one nauseous.

Worth the look and well made to show how this can happen. My heart breaks for the parents whose children were so victimized and for the couples forced to live together as "twin flames." Evil, evil.

8/10.

If you're in the mood for a documentary that'll leave your jaw on the floor, "Escaping Twin Flames" on Netflix is an absolute rollercoaster. This three-part series takes us deep into the bizarre world of an online community, Twin Flames Universe, that claims to lead people to their soulmates through online classes. The Emmy-nominated team behind "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult" skillfully explores the dark side of this controversial group.

Meet Jeff and Shaleia, the faces behind Twin Flames Universe, who promise harmonious unions but, as the documentary reveals, may be preying on those seeking love. The series provides exclusive access to former members, shedding light on shocking stories of coercion and exploitation within the community. From encouraging stalking behavior to manipulating gender identities, the revelations are both disturbing and eye-opening. Drawing parallels to their previous work on the NXIVM cult, the filmmakers skillfully expose the intricate web of Twin Flames Universe. It's a compelling exploration of love gone awry, showcasing not only the manipulative tactics employed by the leaders but also the active efforts of desperate family members trying to rescue their loved ones from the clutches of Jeff and Shaleia. In a nutshell, "Escaping Twin Flames" is a must-watch for anyone intrigued by the darker side of online communities, offering a chilling glimpse into a world where promises of love may come at a much higher cost than expected.