# Netflix’s Unchosen Gets Disturbingly Close to the FLDS Reality | Ep 2&3 Reaction

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Podcast: [Growing Up In Polygamy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-up-in-polygamy-5126332)
Published: 2026-05-16T18:36:26+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/episodes/Netflixs-Unchosen-Gets-Disturbingly-Close-to-the-FLDS-Reality--Ep-23-Reaction-e3jfagi
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Duration seconds: 1858

## Resource

In Episodes 2 & 3 of Netflix’s Unchosen, we were shocked by how many similarities we recognized from our own experiences growing up in Mormon culture and the FLDS world. We break down the control tactics, fear-based teachings, isolation, obedience, gender roles, and “us vs. them” mindset shown in the series — and compare them to what we personally witnessed in both the FLDS and mainstream LDS environments. While Unchosen is fictional, some of the dynamics felt disturbingly real to us. In this reaction and discussion, we share our honest thoughts on what the show gets right, what stood out to us most, and why these kinds of belief systems can become so dangerous when power goes unchecked. If you’ve watched Episodes 2 & 3 of Unchosen, let us know what stood out to you most in the comments. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com Create Shorts Easily like us with Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=SamandMelissa

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