The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
“The fallout of faith”
Series Overview
Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
47–55 min per episode
2021 – 2022
Premiered: Thu, Sep 30, 2021
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “The Way Forward”
As the Remnant Fellowship fights to control the narrative, footage of a never-aired reality series pilot surfaces, casting new light on the ways Gwen shaped her image and the lives of those who followed her.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin Documentary Series Trailer | RTTV
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-25
Cast & Creators
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Gwen Shamblin Lara
Self (archive footage)
Joe Lara
Self (archive footage)
Natasha Pavlovich
Self - Former Girlfriend of Joe Lara
Megan Cox
Self - Member 1996-2006
Helen Byrd
Self - Member 2008-2017
Rafael Martinez
Self - Cult Interventionist
Gina Wilson
Self - Member 1996-2012
Rachel Phillips
Self - Member 2002-2009
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Ross M. Dinerstein, Luke Dillon, Chrissy Teigen, Marina Zenovich, Nile Cappello
Department Leadership Roster
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin about?
Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
How many seasons does The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin have?
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin?
Key cast members in The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin include Gwen Shamblin Lara, Joe Lara, Natasha Pavlovich, Megan Cox, Helen Byrd.
Who created or directed The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin?
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin was developed and directed by Not specified.