Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe
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| Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Marina Zenovich |
| Music by | Ariel Marx |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Producer | Hattie Bridges Webb |
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| Running time | 40–50 minutes |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | October 6, 2023 |
Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe is a 2023 American true crime documentary series directed and produced by Marina Zenovich. It explores the world of Twin Flames Universe, a cult run by Jeff and Shaleia Divine.
It premiered on October 6, 2023, on Amazon Prime Video. (Trailer[1])
Based on reporting by Alice Hines for Vanity Fair, the series explores the world of Twin Flames Universe, a cult run by Jeff and Shaleia Divine. Promising to match members with their perfect partners, former members describe extreme lengths they have taken in order to match with their partner.[2][3][4]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Welcome to the Party" | Marina Zenovich | October 6, 2023 |
| 2 | "Matchmakers" | Marina Zenovich | October 6, 2023 |
| 3 | "Two Halves of The Same Soul" | Marina Zenovich | October 6, 2023 |
Production
The series went through extensive research and fact checking to prevent potential legal action.[5] Producers reached out to Jeff and Shaleia Divine but the couple declined to participate.[6]
In June 2022, it was announced Amazon Prime Video had greenlit an untitled documentary series revolving around the Twin Flames Universe, based upon reporting for Vanity Fair by Alice Hines.[7] In August 2023, it was announced the series had been titled Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe.[8]
Reception
A Rolling Stone article compared Twin Flames Universe portrayal in Desperately Seeking Soulmates to other portrayals of prosperity gospel, such as HBO's The Righteous Gemstones.[9]