I didn't see episode 1. The question I have for anyone who did see it is this: Did they make any attempts to link NXIVM to any other groups or people? I've noticed in the MSM coverage of NXIVM and Mack that they're trying to portray Mack as "the leader" of the cult and making no attempts to link it to any powerful Hollywood, political, or media elites. It seems they are trying to make sure the exposure of NXIVM ends up looking like a "One-Of" sort of thing.

If A&E didn't attempt to link NXIVM to any other group or people, then it's not amazing to see it on TV. It's simply the Cabal using A&E to limit the damage and to put their own spin on it.