Wormwood

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.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 45m

Release: 2017

Rating: 6.4

Season 1 - Wormwood
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."