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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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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