A harrowing true crime documentary exploring the case of Andrea Yates, who drowned her five children, has landed in the UK. Titled The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story, the three-part series is now available to stream on Discovery+.
The documentary, which first aired in the US, delves into the cult-like influences that allegedly led to Yates's shocking act in 2001. Each episode runs for 60 minutes, and all three were released simultaneously on the TLC channel on March 2.
Viewers have praised the series for its honest portrayal, with one IMDB reviewer calling it a 'disturbing story but a great documentary'. Another viewer on X noted it 'puts some things into context' while still leaving questions unanswered.
The documentary examines how a preacher's influence may have fuelled the tragedy. Discovery+ teases: 'A mother's breakdown. A cult's grip. Events that shock the world.'
For those who missed the broadcast, all episodes are available on Discovery+ in the UK.
