Series

Wormwood

2017★ 6.11 seasons

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.

Cast

Featured cast

EEric OlsonSelf - Frank Olson's Son

Peter SarsgaardFrank Olson

Molly ParkerAlice Olson

Christian CamargoDr. Robert Lashbrook

Tim Blake NelsonSidney Gottlieb

Scott ShepherdVin Ruwet

Episodes

1Chapter 1: Suicide RevealedIn 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.42 min

2Chapter 2: A Terrible MistakeAmid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional methods.48 min

3Chapter 3: The Forbidden ThresholdOne 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.41 min

4Chapter 4: Opening the LidA 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.47 min

5Chapter 5: Honorable MenFrank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.42 min

6Chapter 6: Remember MeThanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.41 min

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