‘Shiny Happy People’ returns with a deep dive into Teen Mania
‘Shiny Happy People’ returns with a deep dive into Teen Mania
Take a closer look at the evangelical organization in “Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War.”
Prime Video’s “Shiny Happy People” captivated viewers with its first season titled “Duggar Family Secrets.” Now, the docuseries returns with an in-depth look at the dark secrets of Teen Mania, an evangelical organization founded in the 80s. You can watch all three episodes of “Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War” beginning on Wednesday, July 23 at 3:01 a.m. ET. You can check it out at no cost with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video.
How to watch ‘Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War’
- When: Wednesday, July 23 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Prime Video
- Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial to Prime Video.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War’
When do episodes of ‘Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War’ release?
All three episodes are available to stream on-demand on Prime Video beginning on Wednesday, July 23 at 3:01 a.m. ET.
Can you watch ‘Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War’ for free?
Amazon Prime offers a 30-day free trial to all new customers. Since Prime Video is included with a Prime membership, you can stream anything on the streaming service while your trial is active. If you’re already subscribed to Amazon Prime, you can enjoy “Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War” at no additional cost.
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Will there be more seasons of ‘Shiny Happy People’?
As of now, there is no official word on whether the series will end with “Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War.” There are countless topics still left to cover, so it’s possible there are additional seasons coming. Look out for an official update from Amazon.
Watch the trailer for ‘Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War’
What happened in ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’?
The first season of “Shiny Happy People” offered a closer look at the Duggar family (“19 Kids & Counting” and “Counting On”). It revealed the truth about the IBLP (Institute of Basic Life Principles), which is the Christian organization the family belongs to. It details the kids’ upbringing and their religious background through footage and interviews.
About ‘Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War’
“Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War” dives into Teen Mania, founded by Ron Luce in 1986. Teen Mania was the largest youth organization, but it fell apart in 2015. The three-part docuseries dives into the shocking, intense activities that went on behind the scenes of an uplifting youth group. Millions of teens were eager to attend the “Acquire the Fire” concert events and volunteer on mission trips. But everything wasn’t as it seemed.
In the docuseries, former Teen Mania members share their first-hand accounts of the wild events that went down. They discuss what it looked like from the outside and why they wanted to get involved. Once they were a part of the action, they were thrown into intense bootcamps and were subject to manipulation and control. Today, former members compare Teen Mania to a cult, detailing “traumatizing” events and working 15-hour days. Someone else accuses the organization of “exploiting” the children involved. Darker, wilder secrets finally come to light in “Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War.”
The fantastic team behind “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” returns to tell a new story. It’s executive produced by Blye Faust and Cori Shepherd. Nicole Newnham and Cori Shepherd directed the series.
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.