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Wormwood

6.120171 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentaryCrimeDrama

In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.

DirectorErrol Morris
ProducersAdam Del Deo·Peter Friedlander

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed
Dec 15, 2017 6.9
E2
Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake
Dec 15, 2017 7.3
E3
Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold
Dec 15, 2017 7.2
E4
Chapter 4: Opening the Lid
Dec 15, 2017 7.4
E5
Chapter 5: Honorable Men
Dec 15, 2017 7.2
E6
Chapter 6: Remember Me
Dec 15, 2017 7.6

Cast · Directed by Errol Morris

EO
Eric Olson
Self - Frank Olson's Son
PSPeter Sarsgaard
Peter Sarsgaard
Frank Olson
MPMolly Parker
Molly Parker
Alice Olson
CCChristian Camargo
Christian Camargo
Dr. Robert Lashbrook
TNTim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
Sidney Gottlieb
SSScott Shepherd
Scott Shepherd
Vin Ruwet

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Wormwood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wormwood?

Wormwood is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia.

Is Wormwood on Netflix?

Yes — Wormwood is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Wormwood on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Wormwood isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Wormwood for free?

Wormwood is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Wormwood?

Wormwood has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of Wormwood out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Wormwood are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Wormwood?

No — Wormwood ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.