Series synopsis
I Know This Much Is True is an American drama television series that premiered on HBO on May 9, 2020. It ended on June 13, 2020. It was created by Derek Cianfrance. It stars Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell and Archie Panjabi.
The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.
Premise
The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.
Premise: You don't just give up on the people you love.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Ruffalo as Dominick Birdsey / Thomas Birdsey
- Melissa Leo as Concettina Ipolita Tempesta 'Ma' Birdsey
- Rosie O'Donnell as Lisa Sheffer
- Archie Panjabi as Dr. Patel
- Kathryn Hahn as Dessa Constantine
- John Procaccino as Ray Birdsey
- Rob Huebel as Leo
- Michael Greyeyes as Ralph Drinkwater
Supporting cast
- Gabe Fazio as Shawn Tudesco / Dominick and Thomas Acting Double
Guest cast
- Harris Yulin as Father Lavie
- Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Hume
- Marcello Fonte as Domenico Onofrio Tempesta
- Sue Jean Kim as Dr. Yup
- Michael Simon Hall as Stuart Feinstein
- Gina Costigan as Mrs. O'Meara
- Steven Cox as Boyfriend of Dr. Hume's Daughter
- MorningStar Angeline as Nabby Drinkwater's Wife
- Al Linea as Abruzzi
- Richard Fitch as Mill Foreman
- Amy Lynn Stewart as Merciful Mother
- Guillermo Díaz as Sergeant Mercado
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 9, 2020 | June 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode One After paranoid schizophrenic Thomas Birdsey has a violent public breakdown, Dominick Birdsey finds himself stepping up to defend his identical twin brother in unexpected ways. As he navigates the fallout, Dominick reflects on their childhood growing up under the tyrannical rule of their volatile stepfather, Ray, and their desire to know the identity of their biological father. |
May 9, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode Two Tensions rise between Dominick and his live-in girlfriend, Joy, as the media begins to take an interest in Thomas' case. In his attempt to have Thomas released from the Hatch forensic institute for the criminally insane, Dominick finds a potential ally in social worker Lisa Sheffer, but learns that helping his brother may be more difficult than he thought. |
May 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode Three Sheffer preps Dominick for a pivotal hearing with Hatch’s review board that could decide Thomas’ fate. A chance encounter with an old classmate brings painful childhood memories to the surface. Dominick reflects on his and Thomas’ time together at college, during which he met Dessa and the signs of his brother’s illness first began to manifest. Joy attempts to remedy the problems in her and Dominick’s relationship. |
May 23, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 9, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |