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“The Path” is a Hulu drama series revolving around a complicated character by the name of Eddie Lane, a dedicated member of an intense lifestyle movement called Meyerism. However, whilst on a trip to Peru, Eddie has a disturbing vision that causes his dedication to waver, leading him on a journey of questions and doubt as to what exactly he’s involved in, and whether he wishes to remain.
Meyerism is a fictional organization, a jumbled amalgamation of the various infamous themes of extreme cults and religions, but their founding doctrine is one of spiritual enlightenment. At the center of this enlightenment is the acceptance of one guiding principle: That most humans are damaged beings, and it is this damage that is the cause of greater world suffering.
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Unlike many series revolving around cults, “The Path” doesn’t necessarily paint them as evil or malicious. In fact, Meyerism has a lot of good values to offer. They believe everyone is equal, and they tolerate no forms of hatred or bigotry based on factors like gender, race, or sexuality. In fact, a lot of the members come across as genuinely nice people. However, it is still very much so a cult, with questionable and unhealthy veins running just beneath the surface. This is what makes the series so brilliant: The audience is placed in a state of confusion and conflict, tackling the same uncertainty of the show’s central character.
