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Season 1 – Death of the Pastor's Wife

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A chronicle of the events leading up to Mica Miller's sudden and mysterious death and the fight for answers that continues today.
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Death of the Pastor's Wife — Season 1

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Richard Roeper RogerEbert.com Aug 26, 2026
3/4
Nason and Gasparro expertly navigate the challenge of telling a lurid story without sensationalizing the details or exploiting the victim. Go to Full Review
Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Sep 10, 2026
3/5
It's a sobering series, and one that feels unfinished once you're done watching it. Go to Full Review
Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Sep 9, 2026
3.5/5
Death of the Pastor’s Wife is a haunting three-part Netflix true-crime series that looks beyond Mica Miller’s death to examine her marriage, faith and allegations of coercive control. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Aug 31, 2026
Death Of The Pastor’s Wife is a harrowing but riveting story of infidelity, control and obsession hiding behind a curtain of faith and devotion to Jesus. Go to Full Review
Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut Aug 26, 2026
3.5/5
After living so long in a climate that denied her a voice, there’s a certain effective poeticism in Mica being able to condemn JP posthumously. Go to Full Review
Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Aug 26, 2026
4/5
In 'Death of the Pastor’s Wife', we know from the beginning (and the title) how it will all end. This three-part documentary series offers a closer look at the life and death of Mica Miller. At the time of her death, she was... Go to Full Review
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Brian D @Brianwd2 Sep 17, 2026 76%. 9/1/26. Master manipulator husband and pastor. Nuts that people kept attending his sermons even after his wife was found dead and it was clear he was tormenting her. Even more wild that he remarried shortly after - his new wife must be a luny. Sad story he victim blamed her about being bipolar and it wasn't even evident she was. Messed up story. Solid, but not worth a rewatch. 0/5 rewatch See more Sadie T @RT35270213 Sep 17, 2026 I would have gave it 5 if they would have maybe gave perspectives on what they thought really happened to Myka, and also waited a bit to follow up on this creeps court case so we know how that plays out. Being left on read after such a great storytelling of this cruel man and this beautiful human just feels incomplete See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Sep 16, 2026 Death of the Pastor’s Wife is a three-part Netflix documentary series that takes a disturbing look at Mica Miller and her marriage to pastor John-Paul "JP" Miller. The series explores allegations of control, manipulation, humiliation, and abuse while examining the circumstances surrounding Mica’s death. It is an incredibly compelling true-crime story that keeps you glued to the screen. I thought the series was exceptionally well done. The storytelling is focused and structured in a way that keeps the information moving without losing the emotional weight of what happened. It also gives you a look inside a Christian church culture and reminds you that people in spiritual leadership are still human, and warning signs can sometimes be hidden behind that position of trust. I truly feel for Mica, and her death is heartbreaking. This is the kind of story that could make a film. I highly recommend Death of the Pastor’s Wife. It is compelling, extremely well done, and worth watching. See more Nicole K @Nicoletta698 Sep 12, 2026 Horrific case. Perfect example of how some churches brainwash people and are nothing more than cults. See more Brett A @RT68149528 Aug 29, 2026 I'm glad Netflix put this story out. It was a clear case of abuse and downright evil. My heart breaks for Mica who sincerely loved God (though she was certainly not perfect). I'm glad they exposed the pastor for what he was. But there were far more guilty parties in this story than just the pastor. The elders of this church knew exactly what he was from the beginning and protected him for years. They protected his pulpit when he cheated on his wife and seduced a very young married woman in Mica. And the female pastor, Pastor Tammy McCollum, who was touted as some kind of hero, may have been the most guilty apart from JP. She restored him to the pulpit, knowing his past and what he had already done to his previous wife. She was trusted because of her "discernment." Really? Her lack of discernment—frankly, her foolishness—helped enable this entire frenzy of abuse, which extended well beyond Mica Miller. See more Heather S @Heather56 Aug 29, 2026 Good example of a narcissistic psycho religious man in an authoritarian position weaponizing the scriptures and how they can fool those on the outside but those living with them, how life can be hell behind closed doors. Manipulative man, sexual deviant. You could hear it in his sermons. Wonder how happy his now wife is. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 26, 2026 A Note From Your Pastor At age 13, Mica meets charismatic pastor John-Paul; years later, their secret affair leads to marriage, but behind closed doors, he tightens control. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 26, 2026 Helpmate As their marriage deteriorates, JP blurs the line between care and control; torn between leaving and protecting the church, Mica fights to break free. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 26, 2026 What Happened to Mica With hope on the horizon, Mica's life ends in a sudden, mysterious tragedy; systemic failures come to light as her family's fight for truth unfolds. Details

Season Info

Director
Michael Gasparro, Julia Willoughby Nason
Executive Producer
Tom Cappello, Alana Goldstein, Keely Walker Muse, Yotam Guendelman
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 26, 2026
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