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I Know This Much Is True

I Know This Much Is True
★ 7.7/10•2020•1h 0m•TV-MA•Drama
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You don't just give up on the people you love.

The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 9, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode OneE160m

Episode One

After paranoid schizophrenic Thomas Birdsey has a violent public breakdown, Dominick Birdsey finds himself stepping up to defend his identical twin brother in unexpected ways. As he navigates the fallout, Dominick reflects on their childhood growing up under the tyrannical rule of their volatile stepfather, Ray, and their desire to know the identity of their biological father.

May 9, 2020

Episode 2 - Episode TwoE259m

Episode Two

Tensions rise between Dominick and his live-in girlfriend, Joy, as the media begins to take an interest in Thomas' case. In his attempt to have Thomas released from the Hatch forensic institute for the criminally insane, Dominick finds a potential ally in social worker Lisa Sheffer, but learns that helping his brother may be more difficult than he thought.

May 16, 2020

Episode 3 - Episode ThreeE360m

Episode Three

Sheffer preps Dominick for a pivotal hearing with Hatch’s review board that could decide Thomas’ fate. A chance encounter with an old classmate brings painful childhood memories to the surface. Dominick reflects on his and Thomas’ time together at college, during which he met Dessa and the signs of his brother’s illness first began to manifest. Joy attempts to remedy the problems in her and Dominick’s relationship.

May 23, 2020

Episode 4 - Episode FourE459m

Episode Four

Despite the protestations of those closest to him, Dominick returns to work before fully recovering from his accident. Heavily medicated, Dominick recalls the disturbing incident that lead to Thomas’ first hospitalization while counting down the hours to Thomas’ hearing with the Hatch review board.

May 30, 2020

Episode 5 - Episode FiveE560m

Episode Five

Upon learning the details of his Sicilian grandfather's arrival in the early 1900s to Three Rivers, Dominick becomes convinced his family is cursed. A startling update on Thomas from an unlikely source prompts Dominick to take drastic action.

Jun 6, 2020

Episode 6 - Episode SixE679m

Episode Six

A lifetime of animosity between Dominick and Ray spills over in public at an inopportune time. After an unexpected tragedy, Dominick seeks reconciliation with those he has hurt. Series finale.

Jun 13, 2020

Actors

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Dominick Birdsey / Thomas Birdsey

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Concettina Ipolita Tempesta 'Ma' Birdsey

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Lisa Sheffer

Archie Panjabi

Archie Panjabi

Dr. Patel

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

Dessa Constantine

John Procaccino

John Procaccino

Ray Birdsey

Rob Huebel

Rob Huebel

Leo

Michael Greyeyes

Michael Greyeyes

Ralph Drinkwater

Gabe Fazio

Gabe Fazio

Shawn Tudesco / Dominick and Thomas Acting Double

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