TV series
Wormwood
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2017-12-15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime, Drama
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Fourth Floor Productions, Moxie Pictures
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Eric Olson as Self - Frank Olson's Son
- Peter Sarsgaard as Frank Olson
- Molly Parker as Alice Olson
- Christian Camargo as Dr. Robert Lashbrook
- Tim Blake Nelson as Sidney Gottlieb
- Scott Shepherd as Vin Ruwet
- David Rudovsky as Self - Olson Family Attorney
- William Colby as Self (archive footage)
- David Kairys as Self - Olson Family Attorney
- Bob Balaban as Dr. Harold A. Abramson
- Richard Helms as Self (archive footage)
- Dick Cheney as Self (archive footage)
Creators and crew
- Errol Morris - Creator
- Robert Fernandez - Executive Producer
- Errol Morris - Executive Producer
- Peter Friedlander - Executive Producer
- Lisa Nishimura - Executive Producer
- Adam Del Deo - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 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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