Series synopsis
Waco: Madman or Messiah is an American documentary television series that premiered on A&E on January 28, 2018. It ended on January 29, 2018. It stars Mike Caruso and Brigette Griffith.
Few had ever heard of the Branch Davidians and their leader until a raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms that led to a 51-day stand-off with the FBI. Who was David Koresh and why were many prepared to die for him?
Premise
Few had ever heard of the Branch Davidians and their leader until a raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms that led to a 51-day stand-off with the FBI. Who was David Koresh and why were many prepared to die for him?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mike Caruso as David Koresh
- Brigette Griffith as Rachel Jones
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 28, 2018 | January 29, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Followers from around the world travel to Mount Carmel to hear the preaching of David Koresh, a local Texas working-class kid turned prophet of God and leader of the religious group The Branch Davidians. But as Koresh’s teachings become more and more apocalyptic, members of the group question his motives. Matters come to a head when the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, believing the group is stockpiling weapons, decides to raid the compound. |
January 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Part 2 The raid of Mount Carmel develops into a 51-day stand-off between the Branch Davidians and the FBI. A direct line of communication is established between FBI negotiators and David Koresh on the inside. While army tanks and snipers set up outside, negotiators plead with Koresh to release the women and children inside the compound, and surrender himself to authorities. On April 19, a frustrated FBI starts inserting tear gas into the building with tanks. A fire develops, and fanned by high-winds, devours the structure and everyone inside. |
January 29, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | A&E |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 28, 2018 |
| Last aired | January 29, 2018 |
| Runtime | 85 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |