Episode
Alias Grace: Truth, Madness, and History
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
Netflix’s Alias Grace is a haunting, mind-bending period drama based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, weaving between 1843 and 1859 in 19th-century Canada. It follows the brutal double murder of a wealthy farmer and his housekeeper, and the subsequent trial of servants Grace Marks and James McDermott—McDermott executed, Grace sentenced to life, both blaming each other. Sixteen years later, a psychiatrist grapples with whether Grace deserves a pardon due to insanity. With stellar performances from Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, and Anna Paquin, and Atwood’s signature layered storytelling, it’s a chilling, beautifully crafted exploration of truth, guilt, and perception that lingers long after the final episode. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e1eced4dbc178d1d