Following the experiences of people deeply involved in the self-improvement group NXIVM, an organization under siege with charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy brought against its highest members and founder Keith Raniere.
Keith Raniere is found guilty on all charges; he is sentenced to 120 years; his supporters work to exonerate him, and he plans to appeal; Nancy Salzman comes to a painful reckoning; she is sentenced to 42 months in federal prison.
A witness for the prosecution gives testimony about how Keith Raniere groomed her from a very young age and describes the coercive abuse she suffered at his hands; the trial concludes and all await the verdict.
Lauren Salzman testifies to decades of manipulation at the hands of Keith Raniere; NXIVM supporters are unconvinced by the evidence presented; Nancy Salzman grapples with learning the extent of Raniere's sexual pursuit of both of her daughters.
Marc Agnifilo presents his case for the good work of NXIVM; Marc Elliot remains loyal to Keith Raniere after he claims the symptoms of his Tourette's syndrome were reduced by Nancy Salzman; Lauren Salzman takes the stand for the prosecution.
Nancy Salzman looks back at her professional and personal relationship with Keith Raniere and defends her intentions with the company to help people achieve lasting, personal growth; the first witnesses are called to the stand.
Prosecutor Moira Penza and defense attorney Marc Agnifilo prepare for trial after the arrests; Nicki Clyne and Michele Hatchette offer a different perspective into NXIVM; Nancy Salzman, under house arrest, sits down for an interview.