The Garden: Commune or Cult

A mysterious off-grid community that went viral on TikTok for being called a cult opens its doors to outside cameras for the first time as they move to the Ozarks and welcome new members.

Despite calling the cops, Narayah decides to stay in the commune while newcomer Tyler M.'s discomfort with the group's cult-like antics intensifies. Tyler C., a Christian from rural TN preparing for the Apocalypse, packs his bags and heads to The Garden.

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.

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.

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

Tree's party outburst puts him at odds with Patrick. Tyler dodges the consensus rule to build a storm shelter. Rumors of food tampering send Tisheila spiraling -- she flees The Garden. Tree and Julia make an exit. Tyler embraces his future in The Garden.

On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden -- an off-the-grid community living by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. Every spring brings a new crop of people and questions about The Garden's cult-like vibe.

On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden -- an off-the-grid community living by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. Every spring brings a new crop of people and questions about The Garden's cult-like vibe.