TV series

Alias Grace

Name: Alias Grace
Released: 2017
Cast: Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Zachary Levi, Kerr Logan

2017· 1 season· 46 min episodesTV-MA★ 7.2Ended

On CBC Television — From Halfire Entertainment

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Synopsis

Based on the true story of Grace Marks, a housemaid and immigrant from Ireland who was imprisoned in 1843, perhaps wrongly, for the murder of her employer Thomas Kinnear. Grace claims to have no memory of the murder yet the facts are irrefutable. A decade after, Dr. Simon Jordan tries to help Grace recall her past.

Themes

based on novel or book immigrant biography miniseries historical fiction period drama psychiatrist historical housemaid 19th century murderess psychological slow burn period piece

Episodes

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E1 Part 1Next upSep 25, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
Convicted murderess Grace Marks is interviewed by Dr. Simon Jordan. He becomes conflicted by Grace's enchanting, persuasive nature and her claims of having no memory of the events surrounding the murder.
Guest stars: Jacob Soley (Michael), Jonathan Goad (Grace's Father), Martha Burns (Mrs. Parkinson), Sarah Manninen (Mrs. Humphrey), Elizabeth Saunders (Mrs. Honey), Samantha Weinstein (Effie), Mag Ruffman (Diane), Kate Ross (Agnes)
E2 Part 2Oct 2, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
In 1859, Simon dissects the events of the murders, while in 1842 Grace befriends Mary Whitney, whose death from a back-alley abortion traumatizes Grace to the point of hysteria.
Guest stars: Wilson Reynolds (Street Urchin #1), Samantha Weinstein (Effie), John Tench (Keeper #1)
E3 Part 3Oct 9, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
In 1859 Simon attempts to extract Grace’s repressed memories of the murders. In 1842 Grace begins work as a servant at the Kinnear farmhouse.
Guest stars: Samantha Weinstein (Effie)
E4 Part 4Oct 16, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
In 1859 Simon becomes intimate with Mrs. Humphrey, while in 1843 Jamie confesses his love for Grace.
Guest stars: John Tench (Keeper #1)
E5 Part 5Oct 23, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
In 1859 Grace is convinced to try neuro-hypnosis to recover memories.
E6 Part 6Oct 30, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 6.2
Synopsis
In 1859, Simon joins the Union Army, while in 1872 Grace gets unexpected news and makes a decision about her future.
Guest stars: John Tench (Keeper #1)