Netflix fans have described an upcoming true crime series' premise as "heartbreaking" with the countdown to its launch nearly complete.

Trust Me: The False Prophet is a four-part documentary series that charts the ascent of Samuel Bateman as the self-proclaimed successor to the notorious former leader of the cult, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) in Utah.

Following Warren Jeffs' imprisonment for sexually assaulting underage girls, Bateman managed to establish himself as his heir within the cult.

The Netflix series explores his "deeply disturbing account of manipulation, control and abuse", revealing how he was able to exploit religious belief to consolidate his power, "eventually leading to criminal acts that shocked the public".

What distinguishes The False Prophet, which launches on Wednesday, April 8, even further though is the fact that it's narrated through the perspective of a couple who sought to expose Bateman.

Cult expert Christine Marie and her videographer husband Tolga Katas intended to assist the fractured FLDS community following Jeffs' imprisonment.

However, what they discovered upon visiting the group was that a new figurehead, Samuel Bateman, had assumed the role as leader.

After uncovering evidence of abuse, the couple couldn't disregard what was unfolding and so operated undercover to film and expose Bateman.

Netflix reveals: "Their investigation offers rare access to a secretive world, capturing hidden moments and conversations that reveal how such systems of control operate.

"This approach adds a layer of tension, making the series feel gripping and immediate."

Following Netflix unveiling the official trailer for The False Prophet, viewers have been rushing to YouTube's comments section.

One person wrote: "I cannot wait to see this. It made me emotional," whilst another observed: "Christine and her team did a phenomenal job taking this guy down!"

A fellow viewer described it as "crazy stuff" as someone else branded it "absolutely horrific".

A YouTuber noted that Netflix was "next level" when it comes to docu-series but someone else declared "we don't need a freaking Warren Jeffs 2.0", referencing the streamer's 2022 docu-series about the former cult leader, Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey.

Meanwhile, another quoted a cult member from the trailer saying: "We weren't living very far from the police station. But will they hear one woman's cry," noting that this was "heartbreaking".

Another agreed: "It was that part that gave me chills."

Trust Me: The False Prophet premieres on Wednesday, April 8, on Netflix.