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Season 1 – Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God

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Exposing decades of abuse and deception by Marcial Maciel, the notorious founder of the Legion of Christ religious order.
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Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God — Season 1

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Polly Conway Common Sense Media Sep 30
4/5
The information presented in this series is almost too difficult to take, but it's told in a way that's watchable so that people can hear this necessary story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Craig B @CraigB7708 Aug 21 Very well done, exposing this monster from really childhood. I don't understand why the conservative movements, whether political or religious always seem to create these sort of monsters. See more Read all reviews
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Matías Gueilburt

Director

Sebastián Gamba

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 14, 2025 In Mexico, seminary student Marcial Maciel founds the Legionaries of Christ, an organization quickly embroiled in controversy. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 14, 2025 As Maciel continues to gain power and grow his influence among the Catholic elite, his organization expands across the globe. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 21, 2025 After decades of lavish living with little oversight from the Vatican, a 1997 exposé sheds light on Maciel's history of child sexual abuse. Details Episode 4 Airs undefined As reports of child sexual abuse and the death of John Paul II rock the Catholic Church, Maciel's global empire begins to crumble. Details
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Season Info

Director
Matías Gueilburt
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Faith & Spirituality, Special Interest
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date
Aug 14, 2025