Wormwood (2017)
★ 6.1 Documentary · Crime · Drama Latest: S1 E06
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.
- Created by
- Errol Morris
- Cast
- Eric Olson, Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Shepherd
- Country
- United States of America
- First aired
- December 15, 2017
Seasons
- Miniseries · 6 episodes
Miniseries Episodes
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1. Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed
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.
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2. Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake
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.
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3. Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold
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.
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4. Chapter 4: Opening the Lid
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.
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5. Chapter 5: Honorable Men
Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.
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6. Chapter 6: Remember Me
Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.
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