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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.
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Sarah GadonGrace Marks
Edward HolcroftDr. Simon Jordan
Rebecca LiddiardMary Whitney
Zachary LeviJeremiah Pontelli
Kerr LoganJames McDermott
David CronenbergReverend Verrenger
Paul GrossThomas Kinnear
Anna PaquinNancy Montgomery
CBC TelevisionCanada
Halfire EntertainmentCanadaWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
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.
Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Sarah PolleyGuest stars Jacob Soley, Jonathan Goad, Martha Burns, Sarah Manninen, Elizabeth Saunders, Samantha Weinstein, Mag Ruffman, Kate Ross
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Episode 2
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.
Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Sarah PolleyGuest stars Wilson Reynolds, Samantha Weinstein, John Tench
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Episode 3
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.
Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Sarah PolleyGuest stars Samantha Weinstein
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Episode 4
In 1859 Simon becomes intimate with Mrs. Humphrey, while in 1843 Jamie confesses his love for Grace.
Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Sarah PolleyGuest stars John Tench
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Episode 5
In 1859 Grace is convinced to try neuro-hypnosis to recover memories.
Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Sarah Polley
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Episode 6
In 1859, Simon joins the Union Army, while in 1872 Grace gets unexpected news and makes a decision about her future.
Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Sarah PolleyGuest stars John Tench
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