How I Left the Opus Dei
Thirteen brave women share stories of the psychological, emotional and economic abuse they suffered under the controversial religious group Opus Dei.
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Director: Mònica Terribas
Cast:Claudia Traisac , Gareth Gore , Antonia Cundy , John Paul Lennon , Sebastian Sal
How I Left the Opus Dei: Season 1 (2025): Episode 1 - God's Calling
Thirteen survivors detail their initiation into Opus Dei as young girls and how they were manipulated to pledge their lives to the organization.
How I Left the Opus Dei: Season 1 (2025): Episode 2 - In Love with Opus Dei
After joining Opus Dei, former members recall being isolated from their families and a demanding schedule of prayer, obedience and work without pay.
How I Left the Opus Dei: Season 1 (2025): Episode 3 - Entrapped Lives
Forced to sign a vow of fidelity, the survivors of Opus Dei describe the weeks, months and years of desperation leading up to their escape.
How I Left the Opus Dei: Season 1 (2025): Episode 4 - Look Us in the Eye
Survivors recount how difficult it was to reenter society, as the first criminal case against Opus Dei is filed in Argentina.
