“The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story” is currently available to stream through several live-TV and on‑demand platforms that carry Investigation Discovery and its partners, including DirecTV Stream, Philo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and via Max/HBO Max where ID titles are carried.

Where to stream it

  • DirecTV Stream
    • Carries Investigation Discovery and is promoting the docuseries with a limited free trial for new subscribers.
* Lets you watch new episodes live as they air and on demand afterward.
  • Philo
    • Has Investigation Discovery in its channel lineup and offers the series on demand.
* Episodes are also accessible via linked Max/HBO Max and discovery+ accounts where that Philo bundle is available.
  • Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV
    • Both services carry Investigation Discovery, so subscribers can stream “The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story” live and via cloud DVR/on‑demand.
* New users may be able to use introductory trials, depending on current offers.
  • Max (HBO Max) / discovery+
    • The docuseries is part of the true‑crime slate tied to ID, and episodes are made available there after airing on linear TV in regions where ID and Max/discovery+ are bundled.

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Service How you watch Free trial / promo (may change)
DirecTV Stream Live ID channel + on‑demand episodes Often a 5‑day free trial for new users
Philo ID live + on‑demand; links to Max/discovery+ in some bundles Discounted first month instead of full free trial in many offers
Hulu + Live TV Streams ID live and via cloud DVR/on‑demand Occasional trial or promo for new subscribers
YouTube TV Live ID channel with DVR and on‑demand access Typically offers a short free trial for new users
Max / discovery+ On‑demand true‑crime docuseries after broadcast Promos vary by region and bundle partner

Brief context about the series

  • The docuseries revisits the 2001 Andrea Yates case, focusing on how a religious environment and outside influences may have shaped her state of mind beyond postpartum psychosis alone.
  • It is framed as a three‑part true‑crime and psychological exploration that connects the crime to broader questions about belief, control, and responsibility.

TL;DR: To watch The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story , your most straightforward options are DirecTV Stream, Philo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or on‑demand through Max/discovery+ in supported bundles; check each service’s current trial or promo in your region before signing up.

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