Series synopsis
Wormwood is an American documentary crime drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 15, 2017. It ended on December 15, 2017. It was created by Errol Morris. It stars Eric Olson, Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker and Christian Camargo.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading 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
Guest cast
- David Rudovsky as Self - Olson Family Attorney
- William Colby as Self (archive footage)
- David Kairys as Self - Olson Family Attorney
- Dick Cheney as Self (archive footage)
- Donald Rumsfeld as Self (archive footage)
- Jack Doke as Young Eric Olson
- Bob Balaban as Dr. Harold A. Abramson
- Seymour Hersh as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Boothby as Self - Professor of Philosophy
- Harry Huge as Self - Attorney
- Richard Helms as Self (archive footage)
- Stephen Saracco as Self - Assistant District Attorney
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 15, 2017 | December 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
December 15, 2017 |
| 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. |
December 15, 2017 |
| 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. |
December 15, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 15, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2017 |
| Status | ended |