A Wilderness of Error is an FX documentary true crime five-part series premiered on September 25, 2020, directed by Marc Smerling.[1][2] It is based on the book A Wilderness of Error: The Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald by Errol Morris.
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| Based on | A Wilderness of Error: The Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald by Errol Morris |
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| Directed by | Marc Smerling |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Network | FX |
| Release | September 25 – October 2, 2020 |
Premise
editThe series examines the case of Jeffrey MacDonald, an Army surgeon who was accused of murdering his wife and two daughters on February 17, 1970. He was convicted of the crime on August 29, 1979, and has been in prison since 1982. However, MacDonald maintains his innocence.[3]
Cast
editMain
edit- Chris Cartusciello as Freddy Kassab
- Clay Boulware as Joe McGinniss
- John Morgan as Jeffrey MacDonald
- Logan Stewarns as Jeffrey MacDonald
- Roger Hervas as Foreman
- Bryan King as Detective Prince Beasley
- Gina Mazzara as Helena Stoeckley
Recurring and guest
edit- Audrey Nita Bennett as Mildred Kassab
- Catherine Dawson as Helena Stoeckley
- Paul Spriggs as Jeffrey MacDonald
- James Trenton as Bernie Segal
- Kalyn Altmeyer Colette MacDonald
- Avery Ilardi as Kimberly MacDonald
- Clyde Drew as Bobby Jones
- Ryan Lee Dunlab as CID Agent Mike Pickering
- Vince Eisenson as CID Agent Peter Kearns
- Frank Failla as Detective Butch Madden
- Nick Dietz as Colonel Warren Rock
- Dan Lerner as CID Chief Franz Grebner
- Cliff LoBrutto as Dennis Meehan
- Rashid Helper as Vernoy Kennedy
- Mark Daly as William Berryhill
- And Palladino as Jimmy Friar
- Hugo Salazar Jr. as CID Agent Hagan Rossi
- Rick J. Koch as Judge Franklin Dupree
- Edwin Bacher as Eddie Sigmon
- Joy Bridenbaker as Kathryn MacDonald
Episodes
edit| No. | Title [4] | Original air date [4] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Girl in a Floppy Hat" | September 25, 2020 | 0.284[5] |
| 2 | "A Time of Suspicion" | September 25, 2020 | 0.162[5] |
| 3 | "Should the Jury Find..." | September 25, 2020 | 0.162[5] |
| 4 | "When a Narrative Becomes Reality" | October 2, 2020 | 0.260[6] |
| 5 | "A Wilderness of Error" | October 2, 2020 | 0.193[6] |
Production
editIn April 2020, Academy Award-nominated film producer Marc Smerling served as director for the series.[3]
Release
editA Wilderness of Error premiered on FX on September 25, 2020.[2] The first official trailer was released by FX on July 30, 2020.[7] It was released internationally on Disney + as Star Original Series.
References
edit- ^ "FX Sets Premiere Date for "A Wilderness of Error"". The Futon Critic. July 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Del Rosario, Alexandra (July 30, 2020). "'A Wilderness Of Error': FX Reveals Premiere Date, Trailer And Art For True Crime Docuseries". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (April 24, 2020). "Emmy Winner, 'All Good Things' Writer-Producer Marc Smerling Launches Truth Media". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ a b "A Wilderness of Error – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c Mitch Metcalf (September 28, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.25.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (October 5, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.2.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ Nakamura, Reid (July 30, 2020). "'A Wilderness of Error' Trailer Revisits the Jeffrey MacDonald Triple-Murder Case 40 Years Later (Video)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 31, 2020.