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Wormwood

Wormwood

TV-142017•6.3/10
DocumentaryCrimeDrama

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6.3/10(27)

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.

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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

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed
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.
Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake
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.
Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold
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.
Chapter 4: Opening the Lid
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.
Chapter 5: Honorable Men
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.
Chapter 6: Remember Me
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

Peter Sarsgaard

Frank Olson

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Alice Olson

Christian Camargo

Christian Camargo

Dr. Robert Lashbrook

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Sidney Gottlieb

Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd

Vin Ruwet

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