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Before The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... there was Ed.
The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.
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Episode 1
On a remote Wisconsin farm, troubled loner Ed Gein's twisted bond with his domineering mother triggers a terrifying descent into madness.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Nick Carpenter, Hudson Oz, Potsch Boyd, Ezra Buzzington, Torrey Hanson, Loren Lazerine, Michael Lomenick, Emma Halleen
Episode 2
Tormented by horrific visions, Ed turns his fixation with death into a grisly hobby. Years later, fiction and reality collide on a Hollywood film set.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Potsch Boyd, Torrey Hanson, Robin Weigert, Mimi Kennedy, Rondi Reed, Ethan Sandler, Jackie Kay, Alvin Cowan
Episode 3
Ed's warped search for connection leads him from a late-night rendezvous to a grotesque magic show — and ignites a bitter grudge that's hard to shake.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Torrey Hanson, Robin Weigert, Mimi Kennedy, Brock Powell, Alanna Darby, Emily McEnroe, Sabrina Haskett, Will Brill
Episode 4
Ed finds himself torn between two very different women. As the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker.
Directed by Ian BrennanWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Torrey Hanson, Oliver Spenceman, Brock Powell, Paris Peterson, O'Neill Monahan, Emily McEnroe, Constantine Malahias, Joey Luthman
Episode 5
Adeline's dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city. Consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts.
Directed by Ian BrennanWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Robin Weigert, Alanna Darby, Janell Winkler, Brandon J. Sornberger, Jen Ray, Susan Pingleton, Rocky McMurray, Emil Moone
Episode 6
When the authorities uncover a nightmarish crime scene, Ed's puzzling explanations raise deeper questions. Adeline steps into the spotlight.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Torrey Hanson, Robin Weigert, Nora Yates, Gavin White, Bryce Townsend, Dusty Sorg, Eric Slater, Edward Saxon
Episode 7
Deputy Frank turns the Gein farmhouse into a sordid spectacle. Ed devises a unique method to communicate with his heroes in the outside world.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Ethan Sandler, Golden Garnick, Meighan Gerachis, Randall Newsome, Linda Reiter, Daniel Abraham Stevens, Cameron Lee Price, Medina Kincy
Episode 8
Ed finds new purpose helping investigators crack a disturbing case. But as the past and present blur, his terrifying legacy looms larger than ever.
Directed by Max WinklerWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Charlotte Alexis White, Bret Tuomi, Vincent Teninty, Jessica Ridenour, Phil Ridarelli, Brock Powell, Chloe Oloren, John T. O'Brien
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Charlie HunnamEd Gein
Suzanna SonAdeline Watkins
Vicky KriepsIlse Koch
Laurie MetcalfAugusta Gein
Hudson OzHenry Gein
Potsch BoydKarl Koch
Ezra BuzzingtonCoroner
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