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You can find the full series and official updates on the Netflix Tudum page .

If you missed the hype or need a refresher on why this story still haunts our feeds, The Rise and Fall of a Raw Food Empire bad vegan

They were famously caught in 2016 in a Tennessee motel after ordering a Domino’s pizza —ironic for a world-renowned vegan chef. You can find the full series and official

What followed was a masterclass in coercive control . Strangis allegedly convinced Melngailis that he was part of a shadowy operation and—most infamously—that he could make her and her beloved pit bull, Leon, . To reach this "enlightened" state, Melngailis had to pass a series of "tests" that conveniently involved siphoning millions of dollars from her business into Strangis’s pockets. The Aftermath: From Fugitive to Advocate The descent was rapid: Strangis allegedly convinced Melngailis that he was part

Today, Melngailis remains active on social media, often sharing updates about Leon (who is, unfortunately, not immortal) and her journey toward recovery. Whether you see her as a "vegan Bernie Madoff" or a survivor of a "cult of one," her story remains a cautionary tale for the digital age.

Since her release, Melngailis has used her platform to address the documentary’s portrayal , arguing that the film sensationalized her trauma. She notably used her participation fee from Netflix to repay her former employees , a move that has sparked endless debate: was she a victim of extreme psychological abuse, or a willing participant in a lavish fraud? Why We’re Still Obsessed