About The Path

The Path is an American television drama series that debuted on March 30, 2016, on Hulu. The show portrays the lives of the members of a fictional religion known as Meyerism. The Path follows the lives of Eddie Lane (Aaron Paul), his wife Sarah (Michelle Monaghan), and Cal Roberts (Hugh Dancy), the charismatic and ambitious cult leader in the Meyerist Movement in upstate New York. The series examines their faith and the associated issues it brings up including power struggles, relationships, and the thin line between good and evil.

Making / Production

The Path is produced by Hulu in association with Universal Television. With Jessica Goldberg as the showrunner, the series was created and written by Goldberg, with some episodes directed by Mike Cahill.

Actors

• Aaron Paul as Eddie Lane - a convert to Meyerism with a wayward past, Paul's portrayal sees him struggle with his faith.
• Michelle Monaghan as Sarah Lane - born into Meyerism, Sarah's world is thrown into disarray when her husband questions their faith.
• Hugh Dancy as Cal Roberts - the ambitious leader of Meyerism, Dancy's character grapples with his role in the movement.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was shot in New York.
• Throughout the show, ayeahuasca, a real psychoactive brew, is referred to as a cleansing drink.
• The Path marks series creator Jessica Goldberg's television debut as a creator.

Quotes

• "I'm not in denial, I'm angry. They're not the same thing." - Eddie Lane
• "Belief in the Light is not enough... You must become the Light." - Cal Roberts
• "Faith is often the road to ruin. The question is: can we ever come back?" - Sarah Lane

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting theme song of The Path, "Fineshrine" by Purity Ring, sets the tone for the series.
• Various character motifs are played through out the show by Will Bates.
• The show features a collection of music ranging from indie pop to classic rock that reflects the complex emotions of the characters.