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Shiny Happy People

A limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv’s favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radical organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles. As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they’re part of an insidious, much larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril.

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Cast & Crew See All

Derick Dillard
Self
Jill Duggar Dillard
Self
Brooke Arnold
Self

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Acquire the Fire

Wed, Jul 23, 202546 mins

In the explosive opener, Teen Mania emerges as millennial America's radical evangelical youth movement. Charismatic founder Ron Luce dazzles with "Acquire the Fire" - pyrotechnic stadium revivals where teens pledge their lives to spiritual revolution. Beneath the rock-concert worship and adrenaline-fueled Christian missions, Luce is assembling his army of true believers.

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Featured Video

Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (Canada)
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (Canada)
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1:57 Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (Canada)

Awards

  • 2023 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Limited Documentary Series - nominated

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