The Garden: Commune or Cult

Overview
Set on 22 acres in the American South, The Garden is a unique community operating outside conventional societal norms. With an open-door policy, newcomers face an initiation phase that proves challenging; while some leave within days, a select few integrate into this unconventional lifestyle. As questions swirl around its cult-like atmosphere, this season offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes. Cameras capture the community's expansion into the Ozarks, revealing how this cooperative, "leaderless" enclave embodies a post-apocalyptic ideal, thriving amid the remnants of modern civilization.
Episodes
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1

Welcome to The Garden
A self-sustaining community, often labeled as a cult, opens its doors to filmmakers for an exclusive look inside. As the crew captures their daily li...
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2

Suspicious Minds
One of the members contacts the police, raising Tyler M.'s suspicions about the commune.
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3

Group Consensus
As the crucial vote nears regarding Tyler's future, the group's allegiances come under scrutiny, putting relationships to the test.
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4

A Tale of Two Tylers
Tyler M. steps up to take charge, leading to some intense clashes with Tyler C. as they navigate their differing approaches and ideas.
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5

The Garden Fractures
Team Tree and Team Patrick find themselves in conflict, putting the entire group at risk. Amidst their disagreements, a tornado strikes The Garden.
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6

Commune or Cult?
Tree's celebration puts him in conflict with Patrick. Meanwhile, Tisheila, overwhelmed by her emotions, escapes from The Garden. In the midst of all t...