The Garden: Commune or Cult

1 season available

On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden, a community that lives by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society.
Welcome to The Garden
S1 E1

A mysterious off-grid community that went viral on TikTok for being called a cult opens its doors to outside cameras for the first time; located in Missouri, The Garden welcomes new members into the fold, some of whom butt heads immediately.

Suspicious Minds
S1 E2

Despite calling the cops, Narayah decides to stay in the commune while newcomer Tyler M.'s discomfort with the group's cult-like antics intensifies; Tyler C., a Christian preparing for the Apocalypse, packs his bags and heads to The Garden.

Group Consensus
S1 E3

Loyalties will be tested and friendships questioned as the vote approaches for Tyler M. and whether he can stay in the commune; Oak has trouble fitting in, while valley girl Jessica and polyamorous trucker Tisheila arrive at The Garden.

A Tale of Two Tylers
S1 E4

After tense negotiation, the community votes in Tyler Milligan; he immediately ruffles feathers when he decides to become the leader, confronting Tyler Covington's poor work ethic; Jessica tests her mettle by dumpster diving and learning to build.

The Garden Fractures
S1 E5

Team Tree and Team Patrick are at odds, threatening the unified collective; tree wants to let loose and throw a party; Patrick believes more work is best; Jessica and Tisheila are invited to stay, but their good vibes vanish when a tornado hits.

Commune or Cult?
S1 E6

Tree's party outburst puts him at odds with Patrick; Tyler dodges the consensus rule to build a storm shelter; rumors of food tampering send Tisheila spiraling, and she flees The Garden; Tree and Julia make an exit; Tyler embraces his future.