More Raniere weirdness, Nxivm in pop culture and anything else I didn’t know where else to put. As The Man With the Highest IQ once said “…the main thrust of this has been the oppression but really a different issue, which is hard for me to express.” Same Keith, same. Coming soon…
Revisions 2025
During a rewatch of all things Nxivm, I made revisions to my recaps.
Seduced: Ep. 3 “Enslaved”
India gets deeper into DOS, we get to hear more of Keith's sick thoughts and India shares the awful experience of getting branded.
Seduced: Ep. 1 “Hooked”
We are introduced to India Oxenberg who explains how bit by bit she got pulled into Nxivm.
The Vow: Season 2, Episode 6/ Part 2 “Crime and Punishment”
Part 2 of “Crime and Punishment.” Post-verdict. The loyalists fight for their guru, Nancy grapples with her past, Keith does his usual bullshit and the judge delivers his sentence.
The Vow: Season 2, Episode 6/ Part 1 “Crime and Punishment”
Part 1: Keith’s trial begins and his psychopathy is further exposed, Nancy offers insight to Allison, and the verdict is in.
The Vow: Season 2, Episode 5 “The Room”
Keith’s calculated predatory manipulations get further exposed in this episode.
The Vow: Season 2, Episode 4 “The Breach”
Ex-girlfriend Lauren Salzman testifies about her 20 year relationship with Keith Raniere and it’s as shitty as you would expect. Nancy Salzman struggles with her denial and responsibility. Nicki Clyne, Michele Hatchette and Keith talk about The Brand.
The Vow: Season 2, Episode 3 “Stimulus and Response”
We meet Isabella and Marc who got treatment for their Tourette’s through ESP, with mixed results. Nancy Salzman gives insight into her relationship with Keith Raniere. As much as she can at this point, anyway. Keith gives a demonstration of his idiocy.
The Vow: Season 2, Episode 2 “Rapport”
We meet Keith Raniere’s number one enabler, co-creator of Nxivm/ESP and partner in crime (in a way) Nancy Salzman. The 1st day of trial begins and I analyze the paradoxical method of Keith’s manipulations.
The Vow: Season 1, Episode 8 “The Wound”
Misogynist thy name is Keith Raniere! Keith really lets his woman hating flag fly. It's a trip.
The Vow: Season 1, Episode 2 “Viscera”
Bonnie Piesse and Mark Vicente share their experiences with ESP and Keith Raniere. And they explain the why, the when and the how of waking up and getting out of Dodge.