Wormwood

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2017-12-15

Last Air Date: 2017-12-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Errol Morris

Networks: Netflix

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Ep. 1: Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed (2017-12-15)

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.
Ep. 2: Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake (2017-12-15)

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.
Ep. 3: Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold (2017-12-15)

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.
Ep. 4: Chapter 4: Opening the Lid (2017-12-15)

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.
Ep. 5: Chapter 5: Honorable Men (2017-12-15)

Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.
Ep. 6: Chapter 6: Remember Me (2017-12-15)

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