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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 4d
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
Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut 4d
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 4d
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
Carla Hay Culture Mix 5d
A compelling but very one-sided docuseries. It was made with the intention of bolstering suspicion that the 2024 death of 30-year-old Mica Miller (officially ruled a suicide) might have been caused by her estranged pastor husband John-Paul Miller. Go to Full Review
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Brett A @RT68149528 1d 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 1d 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 Connor S @CWSutherland 1d Pathetic and all over the place, much like the major player in this story. See more W.L. C @WayneCampbell 2d TL;DR - Two hours and 23 minutes of legal rage bait with no conclusion. Mica's story is heartwrenching and echoes those of abused women throughout the world. This lazy portrait is an affront to Mica's memory. The case is still ongoing, so there's no conviction to close out this poorly conceived limited docuseries. Save yourself the headache and read the 8/21/2026 Time Magazine article by Samantha Bergeson instead. See more S S @RT49980310 3d Another great ad for the cult called christianity and weaponizing the bible (which does a pretty good job all by itself of fucking over women). Those who say it was a one sided documentary should note that the husband did speak (plenty) and he and this 3rd demented wife did refuse to take part in the doc. As they have his texts, voicemails, interviews, letters, sermons etc. I would say the audience did hear his side of the story. The utter dismay he expressed about his own childhood abuse by christians (rather than devil worshipping atheists - LOL), and his letter to his wife, she passed to the lawyer, admitting some of the most depraved and egregious claims against him were enough for me. See more Marie S @MarieS08 3d It disheartens me to give this series 5 stars due to the truly sad and horrific nature of this documentary. But the story must be told to honor Mica’s life and all she stood for, as well as in support of her family and friends. Mica, may you now rest in God’s eternal peace. As for John-Paul Miller and all his “preaching”, I’m sure he knows the scripture that says righteous judgement and true justice belongs to God. See more Read all reviews
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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 1 Airs undefined A chronicle of the events leading up to Mica Miller's sudden and mysterious death and the fight for answers that continues today. 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 Airs undefined A chronicle of the events leading up to Mica Miller's sudden and mysterious death and the fight for answers that continues today. Details Episode 3 Airs undefined A chronicle of the events leading up to Mica Miller's sudden and mysterious death and the fight for answers that continues today. 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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