Wormwood
TV-142017•6.2/10
DocumentaryCrimeDrama
Ratings
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6.2/10(28)
In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
Production
Fourth Floor Productions, Moxie Pictures
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
December 15, 2017
Last Aired
December 15, 2017
Networks
Netflix
Created By
Errol Morris
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed
Air date: 2017-12-15
In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.
E2
Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake
Air date: 2017-12-15
Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional methods.
E3
Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold
Air date: 2017-12-15
One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.
E4
Chapter 4: Opening the Lid
Air date: 2017-12-15
A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling new clues.
E5
Chapter 5: Honorable Men
Air date: 2017-12-15
Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.
E6
Chapter 6: Remember Me
Air date: 2017-12-15
Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.
Cast
Eric Olson
Self - Frank Olson's Son
Peter Sarsgaard
Frank Olson
Molly Parker
Alice Olson
Christian Camargo
Dr. Robert Lashbrook
Tim Blake Nelson
Sidney Gottlieb
Scott Shepherd
Vin Ruwet
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