Trust Me: The False Prophet Season 2: Cast, Rumours & Release Date

Trust Me: The False Prophet will keep you glued to the screen

A cult expert and a filmmaker infiltrating a polygamist sect isn’t just a feat for justice, it also makes for gripping television. Trust Me: The False Prophet is the latest Netflix true crime series to take the internet by storm, proof that the public’s fascination with cults shows no sign of fading.

The non-fiction production is currently the most-watched show on the platform, with 9.8 million views this week. It also reached #1 in 14 countries where the platform is available. Does that mean more episodes are on the way?

Trust Me: The False Prophet Season 2 Release Date

At the time of writing, there’s no official news about a potential Trust Me: The False Prophet season 2. With the story tightly laid out across four episodes, a follow-up is unlikely unless new information comes to light.

That said, you never know. The case is complicated, so a sequel could follow ex-followers as they rebuild their lives.

Trust Me: The False Prophet Cast

Christine Marie
Tolga Katas
Samuel Bateman
Moroni Johnson
Ladell Bistline Jr.
Warren Jeffs
Julia Johnson

What Is Trust Me: The False Prophet About?

Trust Me: The False Prophet revolves around an undercover investigation inside a religious sect.

The story centres on Samuel Bateman, a self-proclaimed prophet who rises to power after the downfall of Warren Jeffs. As Bateman builds a loyal following, he enforces strict control over his community. That means using faith to justify not only polygamy, but increasingly disturbing practices.

Determined to expose the truth, cult expert Christine Marie and filmmaker Tolga Katas embed themselves within the group. What begins as outreach evolves into a dangerous undercover operation. They secretly document Bateman’s inner circle and gather evidence of manipulation and abuse.

The docuseries features hidden recordings, firsthand footage, and survivor testimonies. All reveal how Bateman tightened his grip on followers, ultimately drawing the attention of federal authorities.

“One of the truly rare and exceptional qualities of this footage is that it allows you to witness mind control as it’s actually happening — something documentaries about coercion and brainwashing rarely achieve,” director Rachel Dretzin explains.

While Trust Me: The False Prophet season 2 is a long shot, the four episodes available paint a complete (and grim) picture. Bateman continues to have followers, even as he’s now behind bars. Still, the series leaves viewers on a hopeful note, especially if you focus on the relationship between Marie and the survivors.

Are There Other Shows Like Trust Me: The False Prophet?

If you found Trust Me: The False Prophet fascinating, you might want to deep dive into Netflix’s growing roster of true crime content. Recent additions include The Predator of Seville, The TikTok Killer, Missing: Dead or Alive?, and Sean Combs: The Reckoning.