Wormwood

2017-12-15 Crime TV-14

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.

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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 Aired

2017-12-15
Last Aired

2017-12-15
Creator

Errol Morris
Genre

Crime, Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Netflix

Keywords:

central intelligence agency (cia) mind control docudrama hamlet mk ultra human experiment

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Season 1

1. Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed

In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell rep...More

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.Less

42mins 2017-12-15

2. Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake

Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits ...More

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.Less

48mins 2017-12-15

3. Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold

One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an a...More

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.Less

41mins 2017-12-15

4. Chapter 4: Opening the Lid

A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert ...More

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.Less