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On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 86%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/heavens_gate_the_cult_of_cults/s01|title=Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=December 6, 2020}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the series has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults/season-1|title=Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=December 6, 2020}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:54, 1 January 2021
| Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Clay Tweel |
| Music by | David Wingo |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Producer | Mark McCune |
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| Running time | 49-52 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | HBO Max |
| Release | December 3, 2020 |
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults is an American documentary miniseries revolving around the Heaven's Gate religious group and its leader Marshall Applewhite. It consists of 4 episodes and premiered on December 3, 2020, on HBO Max.[1]
Synopsis
Told through the eyes of former members and loved ones of former members, the series follows Heaven's Gate and its leader Marshall Applewhite.[2] The series included never before seen footage of the cult.[3]
Episodes
| No. | Title [4] | Directed by | Original air date [4] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "The Awakening" | Clay Tweel | December 3, 2020 | N/A |
| 2 | "The Chrysalis" | Clay Tweel | December 3, 2020 | N/A |
| 3 | "The Second Harvest" | Clay Tweel | December 3, 2020 | N/A |
| 4 | "The Exit" | Clay Tweel | December 3, 2020 | N/A |
Production
In October 2019, it was announced HBO Max had greenlit a 4-part documentary series following the Heaven's Gate with Clay Tweel set to direct and executive produce with CNN Original Studios and Stitcher set to produce the series.[5]
Reception
Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 86%.[6] On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[7]
References
- ^ Hersko, Tyler (November 24, 2020). "'Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults' Trailer: HBO Max Documentary Examines Infamous UFO Cult". IndieWire. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ "HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Max Original "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," Premiering Dec. 3". WarnerMedia. November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ Cobb, Kayla (November 24, 2020). "HBO Max's 'Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults' Gets a Trailer and Release Date". Decider. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (October 24, 2019). "HBO Max Orders Heaven's Gate Suicide Doc & Alex Gibney-Produced Series On Fame As Part Of Debut CNN Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults". Metacritic. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
