How to watch 'Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God,' the docuseries everyone is talking about

The Love Has Won documentary brought in a huge amount of curious viewers shortly after release.
The Love Has Won documentary brought in a huge amount of curious viewers shortly after release.
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Cult-centered documentaries have had some big moments this year. From "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets" to "Born in Synanon," and "Escaping Twin Flames," stories about religious organizations that went too far have captivated audiences throughout 2023.

Among the newly released docuseries is "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God," the story of a uniquely 21st-century faith-based cult that was formed online and via video calls. If the name sounds vaguely familiar, it's likely you saw the headlines back in 2021 reporting the discovery of the cult leader's mummified corpse, which had been preserved for some time by her followers.

The docuseries has blown up in the cultural zeitgeist since its release last month, stirring constant conversations online. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Read on to find out where you can stream the popular doc.

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What is 'Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God' about?

"Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God" is a docuseries that covers the story of Love Has Won, a religious cult that was formed online in 2009 and eventually garnered a large number of devotees. The cult drew huge interest when the mummified remains of its leader, Amy Carlson, were discovered in the possession of her followers in April of 2021.

The formal synopsis produced with the documentary reads as follows:

"Chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy’s health declined, her followers believed her death would lead to her evacuation by UFO and salvation for humanity. Told through the eyes of Amy’s devotees and constructed from the cult’s archival footage, the three-part docuseries captures the perils of internet proselytizing and a conspiracy-driven faith.”

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Where to stream the 'Love Has Won' documentary

The documentary is available on HBO Max.
The documentary is available on HBO Max.

"Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God" is a three-part series produced by HBO and directed by Hannah Olson. All three parts are available for streaming on HBO Max, which requires a subscription.

Some services such as Amazon Prime and Hulu also have it available to stream through their platform, but they require an HBO login to access the series.

Customers can get an HBO Max subscription via a traditional online sign-up or through their TV provider. Plans range in price from $9.99 a month to $19.99 a month.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch 'Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God' documentary