Wormwood

Name: Wormwood
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama
Released: 2017-12-15
Cast: Eric Olson, Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo, Tim Blake Nelson

ENDED1 Season6 Episodes★ 6.1

Wormwood is a documentary and crime series on Netflix that premiered in 2017, ending after 1 season and 6 episodes.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredDec 15, 2017

Last AiredDec 15, 2017

GenreDocumentary, Crime, Drama

Created ByErrol Morris

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionFourth Floor Productions, Moxie Pictures

Overview from TMDB

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

Eric Olson

Self - Frank Olson's Son

Peter Sarsgaard

Frank Olson

Molly Parker

Alice Olson

Christian Camargo

Dr. Robert Lashbrook

Tim Blake Nelson

Sidney Gottlieb

Scott Shepherd

Vin Ruwet

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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E1Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed

Dec 15, 201742m★ 6.9

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.

E2Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake

Dec 15, 201748m★ 7.3

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.

E3Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold

Dec 15, 201741m★ 7.2

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.

E4Chapter 4: Opening the Lid

Dec 15, 201747m★ 7.4

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.

E5Chapter 5: Honorable Men

Dec 15, 201742m★ 7.2

Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.

E6Chapter 6: Remember Me

Dec 15, 201741m★ 7.6

Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.

About Wormwood

Wormwood is a documentary, crime, drama series on Netflix. The show first aired on Dec 15, 2017 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. Wormwood has ended. It has a rating of 6.1/10 based on 36 votes. The cast includes Eric Olson, Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo, Tim Blake Nelson. Created by Errol Morris.