The Path — Season 1
At its heart, *The Path* is a story about family – but not just any family. It’s the story of one family caught within the orbit of a burgeoning, and increasingly divisive, spiritual movement. Across the season, we witness their complex relationships tested as they grapple with questions of faith, loyalty, and the intoxicating lure of power. Each episode delves into the profound influence belief can have, exploring the agonizing choices that arise when the life you’ve built clashes with the life you desperately desire.
The path to a contentious belief often leads through a profound spiritual disquiet. Conversion to a divisive faith frequently precipitates a deep-seated crisis of conviction.
Eddie and Sarah embark on the Infidelity Rehabilitation Program. Elsewhere, Hawk forges a connection with Ashley, a popular girl his age burdened by her family's financial struggles. Simultaneously, Cal extends his assistance to the son of …
Cal traveled to see his mother, a visit intended to discuss a move to assisted living. Miranda Frank was brought to the New York compound for a frank conversation, and with Cal absent, Sarah decided to face Miranda alone.
The compound hosted two of The Movement's elder members for their annual Ascension Day picnic. Their presence cast a shadow over Cal’s authority and the organization's prospects. Amidst the celebrations, Abe discovered details of Mary Cox’s…
News of Hawk’s continued connection with Ashley creates a rift between Eddie and Sarah. Elsewhere, Abe meets with Alison and grows suspicious that The Movement is involved in illicit dealings. Hawk attempts to end his relationship with Ashl…
Following their eviction, Hawk offers Ashley's family refuge. Confronted with her son's connection to an IS, Sarah embarks on a journey to confront unresolved questions from her history. Meanwhile, Cal asserts his authority, enacting a deci…
Cal's actions draw a wave of media scrutiny to the compound, prompting Sarah and the elders to question his methods. He uncovers Eddie's clandestine relationship with Alison. As his grip on the situation loosens, Cal descends into a fury an…
Eddie takes Hawk with him on a quest for spiritual understanding, while Cal grapples with the harsh truth of his own violent impulses. Nicole’s labor takes a difficult turn, and Sarah performs a miraculous act to save the child. In a moment…
Sarah arranged to meet Alison Kemp after finding Eddie's disposable phone. When Eddie and Hawk returned home, Sarah confronted Eddie regarding his spiritual struggle. Cal requested that Sarah serve as his second-in-command. A figure from th…
Following the revelation of his crisis of faith to The Movement, Eddie is now facing exile. Cal delivers the final three rungs of The Ladder to the assembled congregation, while Sarah unearths a troubling secret about the organization. Seek…
