Born in Synanon
Season 1
“Leaving a cult. Finding the truth.”
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Network: Paramount+
Season aired: 2023-12-12
Overview
One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.
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Episodes · 4
Individual Reality
Join Cassidy as she journeys back to Synanon to learn its humble beginnings as a drug rehab, and discover what attracted her parents to give up everything.
The People-Raising Business
Synanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business. The school is founded, separating children from their parents. Cassidy is born.
Great Flip of the Box
Synanon begins to look more like a cult. Chuck's wife dies and the organization's principles are abandoned. Sandra and Ed divorce, splitting up the family.
End of Utopia
Synanon begins to fall with a series of violent acts, tax issues, and a return to drinking. The Jonestown Massacre sways Sandy to escape with Cassidy.
