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Sentenced to die. Condemned to live.
After 19 years on Death Row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend, Daniel Holden is going home. His conviction has been vacated due to new DNA evidence. Now he has to return to a world he no longer knows and his reentry into the outside world may be as unforgiving as prison. Daniel is haunted by the past, dogged by the present, and uncertain of the future. As he struggles to adapt to his new life, his homecoming reignites the fears of a small town and threatens to shatter his family’s fragile peace. Daniel’s alleged crime divided a community. Will his freedom tear it in half?
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After 19 years on Death Row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend, Daniel Holden is going home. His conviction has been vacated due to new DNA evidence. Now he has to return to a world he no longer knows and his reentry into the outside world may be as unforgiving as prison. Daniel is haunted by the past, dogged by the present, and uncertain of the future. As he struggles to adapt to his new life, his homecoming reignites the fears of a small town and threatens to shatter his family’s fragile peace. Daniel’s alleged crime divided a community. Will his freedom tear it in half?
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Episode 1
After 19 years on Death Row, Daniel Holden is released due to new DNA evidence. He returns with his family to his childhood home, struggling to adjust to life on the outside. Meanwhile, the Senator who prosecuted him plots to reopen the case.
Directed by Keith GordonWritten by Ray McKinnonGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Jayson Warner Smith, Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, Michael Traynor, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Kim Wall, Sonny Shroyer
Episode 2
Daniel explores the town while Amantha worries about his safety; Ted Jr. fears for the future of the family business; tension run high at Daniel's welcome home party.
Directed by Billy GierhartWritten by Ray McKinnonGuest stars Jayson Warner Smith, Michael O'Neill, Michael Traynor, Kim Wall, Ajay Mehta
Episode 3
Daniel retreats from the stress of recent events; Tawney reaches out to Daniel, unbeknownst to her husband; Amantha fears that the town's anger could erupt at any moment.
Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Evan Dunsky, Graham Gordy, Michael D. Fuller, Evan DunskyGuest stars Abby Corrigan, Johnny Ray Gill, Robin Mullins, Michael O'Neill, Kim Wall, Hal Holbrook, John Boyd West, Linds Edwards
Episode 4
Janet's day in town with Daniel turns into a media circus; Sheriff Daggett questions Trey Willis about a missing witness.
Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Graham Gordy, Michael D. FullerGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Jayson Warner Smith, Sean Bridgers, Sharon Conley, Faith Renee Kennedy, Lara Grice, Derek Wilson
Episode 5
Daniel begins to lose his grip on reality as he struggles to adjust to life on the outside; Ted Jr. starts to question Daniel's innocence.
Directed by Romeo TironeWritten by Ray McKinnonGuest stars W. Earl Brown, Johnny Ray Gill, Jayson Warner Smith, Robin Mullins
Episode 6
As the town's anger hits the boiling point, Daniel's family goes on alert. Foulkes presses the D.A. for a retrial. Ted Jr. & Tawney recover from disturbing encounters. Trey Willis searches for the missing George Melton. Daniel must decide his future.
Directed by Ray McKinnonWritten by Ray McKinnonGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Jayson Warner Smith, Robin Mullins, Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, Michael Traynor, Kim Wall, Linds Edwards
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