The riveting story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. Based on a character introduced in Tyler Perry's The Oval.
Ruth makes a decision that will forever change her daughter's life.
Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
Tally learns who her true allies are when she shares the truth about the Rakudushis with Andrew and Ruth.
Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
Ruth seeks allies for her secret plans.
Lynn falls further down the rabbit hole.
Ruth's loyalty is called into question.
The Highest feels the walls closing in on him.
Dikhan delivers a shocking message to Sarah, Lynn contemplates an offer to join the Rakudushis, and Marva and The Highest plan a test for Ruth.
Dikhan suspects Andrew is hiding something, Cynthia accuses Malcolm of having an affair, Brian briefs Mack on his visit to the Rakudushi camp, and Ruth's loyalty is tested.
Ruth reluctantly performs her new duties as an Elder, Lynn contemplates leaving her old life behind, and Marva sends Melinda to infiltrate the sheriff's office.
Dikhan keeps Ruth's secret from Marva, Melinda manipulates a deputy into getting her information, and Malcolm confesses his feelings to Sarah.
Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.
Andrew continues to blur the lines between his reality and his undercover persona. While having a hard time dealing with her tragic past, Lynn may have gone back to her old habits.
Sacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.
Andrew cuts ties with Sarah while Dikhan learns about Andrew's lie. Lynn's new addiction is a surprise to Brian. Lacey goes on assignment while Marva has her eyes on Oliver.
Zane is tied up and blindfolded while Dikahn is having sex with Ruth as she beats her. Tally turns on Joan and reveals her secret, which leads to Dikahn ordering Joan to the punishment trailer. Andrew plays the tape he recorded of Sarah and Malcolm having sex for Cynthia. Tally and Ruth meet us to discuss the revelation of Joan being the mole for which they've been searching.
Cynthia is in disbelief as she has finally caught Malcolm and Sarah in their long-standing affair. Ruth shares troubling news with Oliver about what really happens when the girls leave with Lilo. The Highest and River's relationship grows as Dikahn's dislike for River grows.
Andrew is given the hardest task of his life to prove that he stands with the Raku. Ruth and Tally have their eyes on Andrew while Marva has her eyes on them. With Yancy fixing the bus and Lilo paying the compound a visit, trouble will soon follow.
The Highest suspects that Dikahn is with someone then finds out who it may be. Lilo disrupts the status quo at the compound in several ways. Ruth plans an escape while Brian sneakily tests Lynn for drugs.
Ruth loses favor with The Highest, River covers for Dikhan, Yancy gives Tally an ultimatum, Clark discovers Oliver's secret, and Cynthia's confrontation with Malcolm gets heated.
Clark ends up getting in trouble with Marva. Elsewhere, Lynn and Cynthia find support in each other. Yancy offers assistance to Tally for a price and the Highest delivers an ominous message to the Rakudushis.
Ruth's obedience is put to the test. Lilo pressures the Highest to expedite a plan. Elsewhere, Brian is concerned about the Rakudushi's deviation from routine and Andrew confronts Malcolm and Sarah.
In the season finale, Mack tries to defuse a potentially deadly standoff between Andrew, Malcolm, and Sarah, River tells Ruth how to handle The Highest, and Marva's cooking puts Lilo in a perilous position.
Ruth and The Highest share a secret that The Highest doesn't want anyone to find out. Escape plans are all over the compound but if caught, results could be deadly.
River and Dikahn compete over the affection of The Highest. Ruth is playing it so close to the vest with her plans and Tally isn't sure she can trust Ruth anymore.
Dikahn delivers unnerving news to The Highest about his Rakudushis members. Ruth and Tally come to blows over opposing plans of escape. Andrew helps Oliver construct a plan to keep his misdeeds in the dark.
Yancy deceives Tally after getting what he wanted from her. Tally suspects that Andrew knows her secret and sends Ruth to investigate.
Ruth continues her advances towards The Highest to get him right where she wants him. Dikahn learns that there's an infiltrator in the camp and vows to find out who it is.
Andrew goes to extreme measures to convince Dikahn of his loyalty. William's words could lead him straight to his own demise.
Andrew goes to great lengths to remain undercover but Oliver may be the person to figure him out. Marva has a plan to discover if Ruth is being truthful. Dikhan catches Ruth on a mission and she must deceive him to throw him off of her tracks.
Dikahn and Marva share unpleasant banter about how far Melinda has been allowed to go with Deputy Poke. At Dikahn's behest River attempts to expose Andrew's deceit and prove he's not dedicated to the Raku.
Andrew and Dikahn report to The Highest that there's more to Andrew and River's fallout. Lacey and Paula seize an opportunity to flee but their plan is thwarted when Elder Agnes steps in.
Dikahn catches Lacey and Paula upon their second attempt to escape and punishes them along with Elder Agnes, who's responsible for them. The Highest becomes concerned that no one has seen Lilo, and he questions Joan.
Zane reveals a secret about Elder Mother Marva to Ruth and Tally as well as what Lacey and Paula's plans are to escape. Clark tells Oliver he doesn't trust Andrew and he wants to dig up dirt on Andrew whether it's legitimate or not.
Ruth meets with River to hear his plans on escaping the compound.
River shares with Ruth his experience of what happens when The Highest gets angry.
The Highest awaits Andrew's return to the compound with much anticipated news after carrying out an order.
Joan expresses concern to Ruth when she realizes they don't know where River is. Melinda finds herself being punished for doing what she was instructed and has a hard time grasping the Rakudushis way.
Elder Mother Marva questions River about his dealings with Ruth and why they're always meeting and talking. Clark tells Dikahn about Oliver and Lacey and receives punishment himself. River tells Ruth what he discovered in the trunk of Lilo's car.
Manny catches Zane in a compromising position and uses it to his advantage. Herbert and Liz become entangled with the Rakudushis when Tally finds a safe haven at their ranch.
River leads Dikahn to an unsightly scene on Yancy's bus.
Clark attempts to help The Highest when a struggle ensues. The Highest chastises Dikahn and expresses his disappointment in letting everything happen as it has.
Oliver's escape attempt hits a snag; Ruth tries to quell The Highest's wrath; Joan comes back to her senses; Dikahn seeks Marva's help; Andrew finds himself in a standoff.
Brian follows Sheriff Conley; Joan makes a gruesome discovery; Dikahn confronts Ruth about her relationship with The Highest; Paula and Lacey take desperate measures.
Paula and Lacey land in a dangerous situation; Ruth works to undermine Marva's authority; The Highest gives Joan a new assignment; Brian gets a shock.
Ruth discovers a plot that involves putting a lot of money in their pockets for the future after fishing for information from River.
As pressure mounts for the Rakudushi, The Highest grows paranoid that his subordinates are betraying the cause, while Dikahn begins to catch on to River's financial scheme.
Marva asks to purchase pregnancy tests to keep up with the expecting, but she really wants to keep up with Ruth.
Andrew is shocked when fellow undercover agent Malcolm arrives with Lynn, River describes The Highest's mounting paranoia and violence, and Ruth needs Joan's help to fake a pregnancy.
Dikahn once again becomes suspicious of Andrew, after questioning FBI Agent Brian Rollins.
In an attempt to save himself, Malcolm tells Dikahn the truth about Andrew; River steps in to help Zane; Brian and Lynn suffer in captivity and Elder Mother Marva doubts the legitimacy of Ruth's pregnancy.
Ruth teaches Zane how to reclaim her power, Elder Mother Marva gets a nasty wake-up call when she reports Dikahn's cruelty, and Malcolm makes a risky choice to save his own life.
River fears a full-scale betrayal by The Highest, Marva takes her punishment trailer stint in stride, and Ruth learns the truth about Andrew.
Dikahn searches for Andrew, Ruth challenges Marva's authority when a secret about The Highest is exposed, and unexpected visitors at the gates put the camp on high alert.
Joan gets some surprising news about two aspiring Raku members, Lewis recruits River to help secure the compound, and Brian and Lynn's escape hits a snag.
Andrew is in a standoff with Dikahn's men and Sheriff Conley, Marva enlists Zane to bring Lacey back into the fold, and Ruth has The Highest right where she wants him.
The Highest becomes suspicious of Dikahn and Ruth's relationship, Brian blames Andrew for leaving him defenseless, and River offers Zane a solution for Manny's unwelcomed advances.
River is hesitant to visit an injured Lacey, Zane tends to the camp's guests, and after a day spent as Malcolm's hostage, Ruth comes up with a plan that unleashes Marva's fury.
Ruth and Marva face off in front of The Highest after Malcolm's failed escape, Laura and Aaron are granted entry to the compound, and Lacey makes a rash decision.
The Highest loses confidence in Dikahn's leadership abilities, Lacey's rash decision has serious consequences, and Ruth and River show new recruits Laura and Aaron around the compound.
Dikahn and Marva are sent to the punishment trailer, Zane acts strangely after earning The Highest's favor through an act of violence, and Laura and Aaron make a surprising disclosure.
Aaron grows increasingly suspicious of the Raku despite Laura wanting to stay, Malcolm negotiates for his freedom, and loyal Marva refuses to believe Ruth's grim warning about Zane.
Dikahn is finally set free, and Marva continues with her number one mission to dethrone Ruth.
Aaron stumbles upon the true ways of the Rakudushis and has major doubts about this being the right place for him and Laura.
Mack is sidelined when his new boss steps in and takes over the investigation into the Rakudushis and their missing agents. Ruth, River, and Joan battle distrust among one another while attempting to carry out their plan.
As Dikahn becomes suspicious of the camp's new guests, Ruth and River race to keep The Highest alive. Sheriff Conley's indiscretions are jeopardized when new agents arrive in town.
Ruth covers for Manny, Laura and Aaron begin to question the Raku ways, Lacey tries to convince Marva that she's learned her lesson, and Ruth asserts her authority over Dikahn.
Sheriff Conley pays a visit to the Rakudushis compound to warn Dikahn of what could happen in the near future; Andrew goes along with a story Dikahn shares with Aaron to change his mind about leaving the compound.
Aaron's true motives are revealed, but his wife suffers as a result; as Sheriff Conley faces a takeover at the precinct, Andrew persuades The Highest to let him get rid of incriminating evidence.
While on a run for The Highest, Andrew is faced with a whirlwind of trouble; after visiting the children's trailer and learning that it was empty, Ruth grows worried about her daughter's whereabouts.
Ruth's plans to escape may be deterred when she learns disturbing news concerning the children; Manny and Lewis have a new difference of opinion when it comes to their belief in the Raku.
Marva takes advantage of Lacey in the most heinous way possible; when dead bodies are discovered, Mack accuses Brian of being an addict; Aaron's attempt to flee fails miserably.
Aaron makes a desperate attempt to bribe The Highest, Joan tries to keep Zane out of trouble, Ruth catches Lewis in a compromising position, and the FBI decides to pay the the Raku a visit.
Law enforcement takes a renewed interest in Lilo's disappearance, the Highest personally tortures Malcolm for information, and Marva orders Zane to assist in Lacey's punishment.
When agents search for an important man, everyone in the camp prepare for war. Ruth is skeptical of Peter's big discovery, that could set them free, and Lacey is victim to Marva's wicked intentions yet again
As new secrets arise, Ruth is forced to make a tough decision: whether to talk or remain silent. While on a run with Peter, Aaron gathers the courage to try and regain his freedom.
Deputy Kate attempts to help Aaron, unaware of the possible danger she could face. Ruth makes a pact with Lewis when circumstances speed up their plans to escape.
Ruth and River develop a plan to make off with The Highest's money, Joan has a dark solution for River's problem, and Desiree and Kal design a scheme to bring down The Highest.
Desiree and Kal formulate a tricky plan, after being outsmarted by The Highest. Lacey gives Laura valuable advice to remain alive.
Mack warns Sheriff Conley about an FBI tactic to take them both down, Lacey begs Zane to take a drastic step toward freedom, and Ruth gives Laura advice on how to stay alive at the compound.
Ruth teaches Bridgette a lesson when she threatens her, Marva's plan to sabotage Ruth backfires, and Malcolm tries to convince Peter to help him escape.
When The Highest shares his new plan with Ruth, she contemplates expediting her plan of escaping, and Marva goes to extreme measures to try and cover her tracks from Ruth.
Aaron's sudden appearance at the sheriff's office has immediate repercussions, Ruth warns the other women that Joan is not to be trusted, and Dikahn makes a surprising discovery.
Zane and Lacey must go against their morals for the greater good, Dikahn is outsmarted when he turns to River for assistance, and Joan panics that the Highest has uncovered her secret.
The Highest raises suspicions about Ruth and Joan but was able to locate the means she needs to escape. The Highest is in jeopardy due to a takeover at the compound.
Lewis and George set their plan in motion, which leaves Marva and other Rakudushi members in a panic, and FBI agents close in on the compound.
The Highest narrowly escapes the FBI as the agents are pursued by the cartel, resulting in a dangerous defense, and Ruth finally comes face-to-face with her daughter Callie.
Ruth looks for a way to get the brainwashed children away from their new headmaster, Obadiah, but The Highest has other ideas. When River attempts to get back into The Highest good graces, he discovers Dikahn plans to make his life a living hell.
Ruth desperately tries to prevent the mass suicide of the Rakudushi members, which includes her daughter, Callie. River has his back against the wall, when multiple adversaries threaten to make his life a living hell.
After Ruth fails to help him, River plays a dangerous game of chess to remove Dikahn from power and improve his life. Meanwhile, Ruth must stop a distraught mother from trying to escape the compound with her daughter, Olivia.
The Highest holds a public trial to find and punish any traitors among the Rakadushi, and River, the new Dikahn, struggles to protect Ruth and Joan when his own loyalty is tested.
After the fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith, Ruth and River find themselves at deadly odds; when Dikhan finds himself in unfamiliar territory on the compound, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.
When Ruth and River become mortal enemies in the wake of the "First Supper," Ruth is determined to kill or be killed; she makes a fatal mistake.
Ruth faces the terrifying prospect that the truth about her pregnancy will be revealed, while Lacey and Zane make yet another attempt at an exit strategy.
Ruth realizes that her secret has been proven to be true, as Lacey is finally pushed over the edge; Dikahn's fate is revealed by The Raku.
Dikahn's fate sends The Highest spiraling, and he has visions that hit so close to home they prompt a battle for control between Ruth, River, Obadiah and their new allies.
The Highest orders Andrew to find Dikahn's killer, River and Obadiah try to capitalize on The Highest's growing vulnerability, and Ruth and Joan attempt to steal from River.
As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another; the FBI looks for ways to weaken the Rakudushis and have a special surprise for River that will put new pressure on him.
The Highest delivers a shocking proposition to Ruth, George and Lewis concoct a plan to escape, and River tries to outsmart a vengeful Obadiah.
Ruth must convince The Highest of her pregnancy while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power, and a murder places Andrew and the guards on high alert.
The FBI brings in a negotiator to finally make headway in their investigation, Marva prepares for a drastic final step, and The Highest proposes a cruel test for River.
River fights Andrew to regain an important title, Agent Millard carefully negotiates for a hostage exchange, and The Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act.
The Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers, and River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.
Surrounded by the Feds and enraged by his followers' betrayal, The Highest makes a final decision that changes the fate of the Raku, and a distraught Ruth seeks revenge.
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