Shiny Happy People (2023)

Tv Series Documentary ,

Overview

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.

Seasons: 2

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Star Cast: Amy King , Dillon King , Jeff Sharlet ,

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Status: Returning Series
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Popularity: 0.9018
Language: en
In Production: yes
Number of Seasons: 2

First Air Date: 2023-06-01
Last Air Date: 2025-07-23

Vote Average: 7.6
Vote Count: 26

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Amy King

Dillon King

Jeff Sharlet