Series synopsis
Waco: The Aftermath is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Showtime on April 16, 2023. It ended on May 14, 2023. It was created by Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle. It stars Michael Shannon, Giovanni Ribisi, Keean Johnson and Abbey Lee.
Explore the wide-ranging fallout succeeding the tragic events that took place in Waco, TX: the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidian sect and the rise of homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.
Premise
Explore the wide-ranging fallout succeeding the tragic events that took place in Waco, TX: the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidian sect and the rise of homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.
Premise: The siege was just the beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Shannon as Gary Noesner
- Giovanni Ribisi as Dan Cogdell
- Keean Johnson as Vernon Howell
- Abbey Lee as Carol Howe
- Alex Breaux as Timothy McVeigh
- John Hoogenakker as Clive Doyle
- Kali Rocha as Ruth Riddle
- Michael Luwoye as Livingstone Fagan
Supporting cast
- Michael Cassidy as Bill Johnston
- Sasheer Zamata as Angie Graham
- David Costabile as Judge Walter Smith
- J. Smith-Cameron as Lois Roden
- Gary Cole as Gordon Novel
- Shea Whigham as Mitch Decker
- John Leguizamo as Jacob Vazquez
- Steven Williams as Alan Sanborn
- Seamus Dever as Andy the German
- Matthew Menalo as Rocket Rosen
- Mark Speno as Doug Tinker
- Eric T. Esparza as Joe Turner (as Eric Esparza)
Guest cast
- Michael Vincent Berry as George Roden
- Kieran Mulcare as Terry Nichols
- Cassie Dzienny as Jocelyn Bryant
- Paul Dillon as Pappy Millar
- Annika Marks as Kathy Schroeder
- Giorgia Whigham as Becca Whitsett
- Alex Knight as Jim Beatty
- Alexis Berent as Rachel Jones
- Marie Wagenman as Child Karen Doyle
- Chip Carriere as Richard Snell
- Isidoro Perez as Roland Ballesteros
- Sophie Jane Frick as Child Shari Doyle
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | April 16, 2023 | May 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Truths and Consequences In the wake of the deadly siege at Waco, FBI negotiator Gary Noesner contends with finger pointing, and his own guilt. With national tensions flying high, the surviving Branch Davidians arrive in court where their trial is set to begin. A flashback reveals the moment that a young Vernon Howell arrives at Mount Carmel, before he would become the infamous David Koresh. |
April 16, 2023 |
| 2 |
A Common Enemy Courtroom testimony grows heated as both sides argue over who shot first. Gary and Angie discover some intriguing information during a stakeout at an Aryan Nation flophouse. Vernon and Lois return from their pilgrimage, and Vernon shares his vision. Gary pleads with FBI brass to take the domestic terror threat seriously. |
April 23, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Gospel According to Livingstone Fagan Cogdell tells his team about a strange encounter, and later has a meeting with a man who might not be as crazy as he seems. Gary finds a clue that leads him to a disturbing confrontation, and later asks for help from an unlikely source. Vernon invites Livingstone to join him in Texas, and later makes a declaration with huge repercussions. |
April 30, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |