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Wild Wild Country

TV·2018–2018·1 season, 6 episodes·Netflix·Documentary, Crime·1h 7m·7.7

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When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.

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  1. 01Wild Wild Country S01E05Part 5S01E05 · 9.0The bitter feud between Sheela and the Bhagwan divides the community -- and opens the door for the FBI. At the ranch, a task force amasses evidence.
  2. 02Wild Wild Country S01E02Part 2S01E02 · 8.7The Bhagwan's flamboyant followers irk the tight-knit locals, who pursue legal action against the commune. But Sheela retaliates with a cunning plan.
  3. 03Wild Wild Country S01E03Part 3S01E03 · 8.7Sheela emerges as a provocative spokeswoman. As Election Day approaches, the Rajneeshees recruit thousands of homeless people to fortify their ranks.

Cast

Ma Anand SheelaMa Anand SheelaSelf
Jane Stork
Jane StorkSelf
Jon Bowerman
Jon BowermanSelf
Ma Prem Sunshine
Ma Prem SunshineSelf
Philip Toelkes
Philip ToelkesSelf
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Bhagwan Shree RajneeshSelf (archive footage)
George Meredith
George MeredithSelf (archive footage)
Krishna Devi
Krishna DeviSelf (archive footage)

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2018Aired 8.6Season avg
  1. S01E01Wild Wild Country S01E01Part 1March 16, 2018 7.7Under the watchful eye of his secretary, Ma Anand Sheela, spiritual guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh relocates his ashram from India to Oregon in
  2. S01E02Wild Wild Country S01E02Part 2March 16, 2018 8.7The Bhagwan's flamboyant followers irk the tight-knit locals, who pursue legal action against the commune. But Sheela retaliates with a cunn
  3. S01E03Wild Wild Country S01E03Part 3March 16, 2018 8.7Sheela emerges as a provocative spokeswoman. As Election Day approaches, the Rajneeshees recruit thousands of homeless people to fortify the
  4. S01E04Wild Wild Country S01E04Part 4March 16, 2018 8.7Local officials try to build a case against the Rajneeshees. When Sheela's thirst for power turns violent, the Bhagwan finally breaks his si
  5. S01E05Wild Wild Country S01E05Season's bestPart 5March 16, 2018 9.0The bitter feud between Sheela and the Bhagwan divides the community -- and opens the door for the FBI. At the ranch, a task force amasses e
  6. S01E06Wild Wild Country S01E06Part 6March 16, 2018 8.7The Bhagwan flees the ranch. Sheela and several followers are arrested in Germany. The Bhagwan's devotees -- and his enemies -- reflect on h

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