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Part II – The Vow

Play trailer 2:27 Poster for Part II – The Vow Oct 2022 Documentary Crime Play Trailer Watchlist
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Following the experiences of people deeply involved in the self-improvement group NXIVM, an organization under siege with charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy brought against its highest members and founder Keith Raniere.
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The Vow — Part II

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Critics Consensus

While this second installment of The Vow wouldn't have enough meat on the bone to sustain itself as a self-contained docuseries, it succeeds as an introspective supplement that deepens what came before.

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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic 11/23/2022
Noujaim doesn’t demand accountability from her subjects, at least on camera... This attitude is well-intended reasoning. It’s also strikingly naive, because it assumes that everybody is speaking honestly all the time. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 11/17/2022
The second season doesn’t have the revelations of the first but sifting through the rubble as court cases unfold still offers insight into the psychological tactics and self-sustaining delusion. Go to Full Review Lauren Piester TheWrap 10/18/2022
While the first season is necessary viewing to really understand the second, the second feels like the more vital piece of the story — less salacious, more balanced, but still sad and horrifying all the same. Go to Full Review Alison Lanier Pajiba 11/01/2022
The Vow Part II remains engaging, excellent true crime that tells its story well and delves into its personality and nuance with at least a veneer of care and responsibility. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies 10/31/2022
The Vow was one of the most jaw-dropping true crime docuseries we’d had in years. Go to Full Review Marlow Stern The Daily Beast 10/21/2022
...redundant and often exploitative, but one section stands out... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob A @Captainkitten 01/16/2024 Second season better than the first. Hard to screw it up with such an unbelievable story. Only negative is like allot of documentaries these days they work the clock to add more episodes could have been edited down to make more appealing and not keep dragging on. First season was particularly bad in this respect See more Mark C @RT30045176 12/13/2022 Riveting - exposes the truly dark underbelly of NXIVM and Keith Ranieri's manipulative criminality. See more K A L @JadedSpadesfilm 11/15/2022 This season is much more balanced than part 1. Part 1 seemed pretty skewed in favor of the so called victims when the truth is that it is just more complicated than that. I appreciated learning more about both sides. This Keith character was pretty unethical and a horn dog, the adult participants from Part 1 seemed to me as privileged, whiny and unable to accept their own responsibility in this mess. Overall, Part 2 is much more balanced. I would recommend, especially if you watched Part 1. See more Coby N @Coby00 10/30/2022 It's so well made, I enjoyed it very much! See more Read all reviews
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Jehane Noujaim

Director

Karim Amer

Director

Karim Amer

Executive Producer

Jehane Noujaim

Executive Producer

Geralyn White Dreyfous

Executive Producer

Mike Lerner

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 17, 2022 Tests of Loyalty Prosecutor Moira Penza and defense attorney Marc Agnifilo prepare for trial after the arrests; Nicki Clyne and Michele Hatchette offer a different perspective into NXIVM; Nancy Salzman, under house arrest, sits down for an interview. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 24, 2022 Rapport Nancy Salzman looks back at her professional and personal relationship with Keith Raniere and defends her intentions with the company to help people achieve lasting, personal growth; the first witnesses are called to the stand. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 31, 2022 Stimulus and Response Marc Agnifilo presents his case for the good work of NXIVM; Marc Elliot remains loyal to Keith Raniere after he claims the symptoms of his Tourette's syndrome were reduced by Nancy Salzman; Lauren Salzman takes the stand for the prosecution. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 7, 2022 The Breach Lauren Salzman testifies to decades of manipulation at the hands of Keith Raniere; NXIVM supporters are unconvinced by the evidence presented; Nancy Salzman grapples with learning the extent of Raniere's sexual pursuit of both of her daughters. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 14, 2022 The Room A witness for the prosecution gives testimony about how Keith Raniere groomed her from a very young age and describes the coercive abuse she suffered at his hands; the trial concludes and all await the verdict. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 21, 2022 Crime and Punishment Keith Raniere is found guilty on all charges; he is sentenced to 120 years; his supporters work to exonerate him, and he plans to appeal; Nancy Salzman comes to a painful reckoning; she is sentenced to 42 months in federal prison. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jehane Noujaim, Karim Amer
Executive Producer
Karim Amer, Jehane Noujaim, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Mike Lerner, Nina Fialkow, Lyn Davis Lear, Regina K. Scully, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 17, 2022