Parents' Guide to Escaping Twin Flames

TV Netflix Drama 2023
Escaping Twin Flames TV show Poster: Jeff and Shaleia divine pose with their hands raised in the air.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Online love cult docuseries has cursing and sexual content.

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Parent and Kid Reviews

What's the Story?

ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES follows various survivors of Twin Flames University, an online cult led by Jeff and Shaleia Ayan. When down on their luck, people would come across ads for Twin Flames, and join their classes. There, members would share about their missing "twin flames" and get coaching on how to get them back. But what started as a quest for love slowly turned into a manipulative scheme that revealed the couple's true intentions. Members lonely in love suddenly found themselves isolated -- in their relationships, from their families, and within themselves.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

This series distinguishes itself in the details. Escaping Twin Flames is slow-paced, thorough, and transparent. The former members and families being vulnerable with their experiences is refreshing. Viewers will either be captivated by the thoroughness of the series, or they could get lost in it. The language and sexual content make this more suitable for older teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what this series shows about finding community through social media. What are some ways to protect ourselves from online groups with ulterior motives?

  • What techniques did Jeff and Shaleia use to manipulate their members and families in Escaping Twin Flames? Why do you think those were effective?

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