Alias Grace (2017)
Synopsis
Based on the true story of Grace Marks, a housemaid and immigrant from Ireland who was imprisoned in 1843, perhaps wrongly, for the murder of her employer Thomas Kinnear. Grace claims to have no memory of the murder yet the facts are irrefutable. A decade after, Dr. Simon Jordan tries to help Grace recall her past.
First Air Date: 2017-09-25
Last Air Date: 2017-10-30
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 6
Created By: Sarah Polley
Networks: CBC Television
Top Cast
- Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks
- Edward Holcroft as Dr. Simon Jordan
- Rebecca Liddiard as Mary Whitney
- Zachary Levi as Jeremiah Pontelli
- Kerr Logan as James McDermott
- David Cronenberg as Reverend Verrenger
- Paul Gross as Thomas Kinnear
- Anna Paquin as Nancy Montgomery
- John Tench as Keeper #1
- Samantha Weinstein as Effie
Seasons
None (2017)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
Convicted murderess Grace Marks is interviewed by Dr. Simon Jordan. He becomes conflicted by Grace's enchanting, persuasive nature and her claims of having no memory of the events surrounding the murder.
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Ep. 2: Part 2
In 1859, Simon dissects the events of the murders, while in 1842 Grace befriends Mary Whitney, whose death from a back-alley abortion traumatizes Grace to the point of hysteria.
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Ep. 3: Part 3
In 1859 Simon attempts to extract Grace’s repressed memories of the murders. In 1842 Grace begins work as a servant at the Kinnear farmhouse.
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Ep. 4: Part 4
In 1859 Simon becomes intimate with Mrs. Humphrey, while in 1843 Jamie confesses his love for Grace.
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Ep. 5: Part 5
In 1859 Grace is convinced to try neuro-hypnosis to recover memories.
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Ep. 6: Part 6
In 1859, Simon joins the Union Army, while in 1872 Grace gets unexpected news and makes a decision about her future.
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