Trust Me: The False Prophet

Synopsis

Chronicles the rise of Samuel Bateman, the self-proclaimed heir to Warren Jeffs’ Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), through the eyes of one couple who infiltrated his inner circle.

First Air Date: 2026-04-08

Last Air Date: 2026-04-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Warren Jeffs as Self - 6th President of the FLDS (archive footage)
Christine Marie as Self
Tolga Katas as Self
Samuel Bateman as Self
Naomi Bistline as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: And That's How We Met Sam Bateman (2026-04-08)

After moving to an FLDS community, a cult expert and her husband grow suspicious about a man named Sam Bateman. They decide to secretly investigate him.
Ep. 2: The Prophet, the Queen and a Camera (2026-04-08)

As Christine and Tolga gather evidence, they beg local police to act. While Sam manipulates his followers to gain control, one woman realizes the truth.
Ep. 3: He Wore a High Paranoia (2026-04-08)

A witness opens up to Christine about Sam's horrific crimes. After an alarming traffic stop in Flagstaff, the FBI prepares to take down the Samuelites.
Ep. 4: I See That Girl in Third Person (2026-04-08)

A dramatic raid puts Sam behind bars, where he orchestrates a brazen kidnapping. With Christine's support, his ex-followers begin to rebuild their lives.