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Wormwood: Season 1

Miniseries 2017
TV-14

  • 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z on Netflix
  • 45m
  • 4h 30m (6 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary, Crime
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.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2017-12-15T05:00:00Z

1x01 Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed

Series Premiere

1x01 Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed

  • 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z45m

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.

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.

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.

A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling new clues.

2017-12-15T05:00:00Z

1x05 Chapter 5: Honorable Men

Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.

2017-12-15T05:00:00Z

1x06 Chapter 6: Remember Me

1x06 Chapter 6: Remember Me

  • 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z45m

Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.

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