Get sucked into our 12 favorite fake TV cults

 By 
Proma Khosla
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On Wednesday, Hulu premieres The Path -- a drama that revolves around members of a mysterious religion-slash-commune known as Meyerism.

The movement is definitely creepy. But it's also in good TV company: Shows that run the gamut from Mad Men to Boy Meets World have experimented with cult storylines, for better and for worse ("THIS is a hug, Shawn!!!"). Here are 12 of our favorites.

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