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In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal korean drama review
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In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal
2 people found this review helpful
by Shine Son
Apr 9, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 3.0

When a people's search for hope led them to despair.

This documentary series is not for the faint-hearted.

It presents a reality hard to grasp for those who are not prepared to see the gruesome reality of cults, or for those who cannot wrap their head around how "followers" of certain cult are able to place their faith on these "sheep dressed as wolves."

The time period most of the cults were established was a time of uncertainty and unrest in the country. It was time when people, struggling to survive life, search not only for a living but a reason to live. These people came across a place that gave them comfort in their moment of pain, gave them a community that understood their needs, gave them the hope that they needed to see that light at the end of the dark tunnel they are in... If you find a community like this, wouldn't you be tempted to come back again and again and do anything to keep that flame of hope burning?

While watching this show, many of us may think how foolish these cults' followers must be to believe these self-proclaimed gods. But eventually, we will realize that the one who are crazy are not the victims but those real-life villains who ruin many people's lives and relationships to satisfy their greed.

You are warned that this docuseries is incredibly graphic and that you should get ready with either your hankies or puke bags when you start this show. The timeline is not presented chronologically, since the focus of this docuseries is not so much the history of the cult but the story of the victims (hence, the literal translation of the Korean title: "I am God: A People Betrayed by God") so sometimes the pacing might get a bit confusing. Also, at the beginning of each segment, they show a sort of preview of what's to find out in the interviews and the way this is presented looks like the segment has already begun, so knowing this in mind may help you not find some scenes redundant.

I recommend this to anyone interested in the documentary series' topic. To anyone who will watch this out of curiosity, I recommend you tune down a bit your hope for a satisfying conclusion. Recommended for rewatch? Not really. Unless...
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