Series synopsis
The Lizzie Borden Chronicles is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Lifetime on April 5, 2015. It ended on May 24, 2015. It was created by Gregory Small. It stars Christina Ricci, Clea DuVall, Cole Hauser and Bradley Stryker.
An intense and fictionalized account of actual events and people surrounding Lizzie’s life after her controversial acquittal of the horrific double murder of her father and stepmother in 1892.
Premise
An intense and fictionalized account of actual events and people surrounding Lizzie’s life after her controversial acquittal of the horrific double murder of her father and stepmother in 1892.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christina Ricci as Lizzie Borden
- Clea DuVall as Emma Borden
- Cole Hauser as Charlie Siringo
- Bradley Stryker as Skipjack
- Dylan Taylor as Officer Leslie Trotwood
- Jeff Wincott as Marshal Hilliard
Guest cast
- Allan Royal as Judge Franklin
- Kimberly-Sue Murray as Adele
- Paul Braunstein as Stepfather
- Gianpaolo Venuta as Jenkins
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 5, 2015 | May 24, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Acts of Borden Having been acquitted for the murders of her parents, Lizzie makes plans to restart her life. Agent Charles Siringo is determined to discover the truth. |
April 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Patron of the Arts While Emma and Lizzie are in New York City, Lizzie saves a whore from a beating, causing attention from a gangster. |
April 12, 2015 |
| 3 |
Flowers Lizzie makes plans for a housewarming party. Charles Siringo meets with his anonymous employer. |
April 19, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Lifetime |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 5, 2015 |
| Last aired | May 24, 2015 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |