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Shiny Happy People (2023)

7.5/10 Returning Series Jun 01, 2023 2 Seasons
Documentary

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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Original Title Shiny Happy People
Original Language EN
Status Returning Series
Type Documentary
Total Episodes 7
Total Seasons 2
Popularity 16.7

Networks

Prime Video

Cast

Jill Dillard
Jill Dillard
Self - Member of the Duggar Family
4 episodes
Derick Dillard
Derick Dillard
Self - Jill’s Husband
4 episodes
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Amy King
Self - Cousin of the Duggars
4 episodes
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Dillon King
Self - Amy’s Husband
4 episodes
No Photo" alt="Jen Sutphin" class="cast-photo">
Jen Sutphin
Self - YouTube Creator, Fundie Fridays
4 episodes
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Self - Author; Professor, Calvin University
4 episodes
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Josh Pease
Self - Pastor, Journalist
4 episodes
No Photo" alt="Brooke Arnold" class="cast-photo">
Brooke Arnold
Self - Ex-IBLP
4 episodes
No Photo" alt="Bill Gothard" class="cast-photo">
Bill Gothard
Self (archive footage)
4 episodes
Deanna Duggar
Deanna Duggar
Self - Jim Bob Duggar’s Sister
3 episodes
No Photo" alt="Jim Holt" class="cast-photo">
Jim Holt
Self - Duggar Family Friends
3 episodes
No Photo" alt="Bobye Holt" class="cast-photo">
Bobye Holt
Self - Duggar Family Friends
3 episodes

Seasons

Duggar Family Secrets
Duggar Family Secrets
4 episodes 2023

A limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv's favo...

A Teenage Holy War
A Teenage Holy War
3 episodes 2025

Teen Mania captivated a generation of fervent evangelical Millennial kids with adrenaline-fueled, ec...

Networks

Prime Video

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Keywords

child abuse sexual abuse pedophilia arkansas childhood trauma cult right wing extremism patriarchy child pornography domestic abuse conservative homeschooling brainwashing pedophile evangelical christianity religious fundamentalism child molester sexual repression child labor misogyny

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Details
First Air Date June 1, 2023
Last Air Date July 23, 2025
Country US
Language EN
Status Returning Series
Popularity 16.7
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