Name: The Garden: Commune or Cult
Released: 2023-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Julia Heim, Tyler Dean Milligan, Tree Forrester

TV Show · Reality · Documentary

A look at a community in the American South that lives by its own laws. Founded as a cooperative, "leaderless" community, some see it as a place free of societal rules. But when potential members arrive, they realize there's more than meets the eye.

2023 · 44m

Starring Julia Heim, Tyler Dean Milligan, Tree Forrester

EPISODE 1

Welcome to The Garden

A mysterious off-grid community that went viral on TikTok for being labelled a cult, opens its doors to outside cameras for the very first time.

41 min
EPISODE 2

Suspicious Minds

Despite calling the cops, Narayah decides to stay in the commune. Meanwhile, newcomer Tyler M's discomfort with the group's cult-like antics intensifies.

41 min
EPISODE 3

Group Consensus

Loyalties will be tested and friendships questioned as the vote approaches for Tyler M and whether he can stay in the commune. Oak has trouble fitting in, while Valley Girl Jessica and polyamorous trucker Tisheila arrive at The Garden.

41 min
EPISODE 4

A Tale of Two Tylers

After tense negotiation, the community votes in Tyler Milligan. He immediately ruffles feathers when he decides to become the leader, confronting Tyler Covington's poor work ethic. Jessica tests her mettle by dumpster diving and learning to build.

41 min
EPISODE 5

The Garden Fractures

Team Tree and Team Patrick are at odds, threatening the unified collective. Tree wants to let loose and throw a party, while Patrick thinks more work is best. Jessica and Tisheila are invited to stay, but their good vibes vanish when a tornado hits.

41 min
EPISODE 6

Commune or Cult?

Tree's party outburst puts him at odds with Patrick. Tyler dodges the consensus rule to build a storm shelter.

41 min