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★ 6.1/10•2017•TV-14•Documentary•Crime•Drama
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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.

Errol Morris · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 15, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Chapter 1: Suicide RevealedE142m

Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed

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.

Dec 15, 2017

Episode 2 - Chapter 2: A Terrible MistakeE248m

Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake

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.

Dec 15, 2017

Episode 3 - Chapter 3: The Forbidden ThresholdE341m

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 apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.

Dec 15, 2017

Episode 4 - Chapter 4: Opening the LidE447m

Chapter 4: Opening the Lid

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.

Dec 15, 2017

Episode 5 - Chapter 5: Honorable MenE542m

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.

Dec 15, 2017

Episode 6 - Chapter 6: Remember MeE641m

Chapter 6: Remember Me

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

Dec 15, 2017

Actors

Eric Olson

Self - Frank Olson's Son

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Frank Olson

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Alice Olson

Christian Camargo

Christian Camargo

Dr. Robert Lashbrook

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Sidney Gottlieb

Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd

Vin Ruwet

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