Guru: Don't Cross Kat
by Wondery
Season 2: Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and "alien baths" draw in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to bring back her best friend who has fallen under the spell of this modern-day guru. And what begins as a search for a missing friend soon puts her on a collision course with Kat. Based on the hit Brazilian podcast, journalist Chico Felitti uncovers a gripping story of influence, control, and those who dare to fight back. Season 1: When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Op
Episodes
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The Making of a Beauty Queen | 8
Chico gives an update on what has happened to Kat after the series was made.
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The One Who Got Away | 7
A former follower of Kat reveals how the influencer almost convinced her to completely change her life and why she almost suffered the same fate as Desirrê.
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After the Spell | 6
Brazil awaits the result of the trial, while Desirrê meets an old friend. But can they leave their past behind? If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some resources: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988. The National Alliance on Mental...
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Closing In | 5
As the media storm grows in Brazil, Kat takes desperate action. Meanwhile, a video surfaces, offering a glimpse into her methods.
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Inside Kat's House | 4
Desirrê flies to Texas to meet her mentor. As she adapts to life as an ‘assistant witch’, Kat presents her with a proposal that tests the limits of her loyalty. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some resources: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be...
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The Voice | 3
Growing up in Brazil, Kat Torres was a shy kid who loved to learn the latest dance routines on TV. But a promising future as a model took a surprising turn. It led her to tabloid gossip columns, the glitz of Hollywood and claims of supernatural powers. If you or someone you know is struggling…
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Searching for Desirrê | 2
As Paty’s search gathers pace, she makes a disturbing discovery, while Kat’s behavior becomes even more unpredictable. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some resources: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988. The National Alliance on...
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The Witches Who Work For You | 1
On her first day of a new job, Paty forms an instant bond with Desirrê, a lively and ambitious fellow Brazilian. But when her new friend starts to follow a glamorous influencer, Paty faces a life changing decision.
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Introducing Guru: Don't Cross Kat
When her best friend goes missing, Paty launches an internet campaign to find her. The trail leads to a glamorous influencer, who is hiding a dark secret. Based on the hit Brazilian podcast, journalist Chico Felitti uncovers a gripping story of influence, control, and those who dare to fight back..
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Spiritual Warriors | 1
Ginny and her daughter Kirby attend an event featuring self-help superstar James Arthur Ray. Ginny has some concerns about him, but Kirby is drawn in. She spends her life savings to travel for a week-long event in the desert. But when things turn deadly, Ginny is left to figure out what went…
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Introducing Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment
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About this show
Season 2:
Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and "alien baths" draw in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous.
One woman sets out to bring back her best friend who has fallen under the spell of this modern-day guru. And what begins as a search for a missing friend soon puts her on a collision course with Kat.
Based on the hit Brazilian podcast, journalist Chico Felitti uncovers a gripping story of influence, control, and those who dare to fight back.
Season 1:
When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Op
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Wondery
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