Alias Grace
Based on the true story of Grace Marks, a housemaid and immigrant from Ireland who was imprisoned in 1843, perhaps wrongly, for the murder of her employer Thomas Kinnear. Grace claims to have no memory of the murder yet the facts are irrefutable. A decade after, Dr. Simon Jordan tries to help Grace recall her past.
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • 2017
Episodes - Season 1
1. Part 1
46mConvicted murderess Grace Marks is interviewed by Dr. Simon Jordan. He becomes conflicted by Grace's enchanting, persuasive nature and her claims of having no memory of the events surrounding the murder.
2. Part 2
46mIn 1859, Simon dissects the events of the murders, while in 1842 Grace befriends Mary Whitney, whose death from a back-alley abortion traumatizes Grace to the point of hysteria.
3. Part 3
46mIn 1859 Simon attempts to extract Grace’s repressed memories of the murders. In 1842 Grace begins work as a servant at the Kinnear farmhouse.
4. Part 4
46mIn 1859 Simon becomes intimate with Mrs. Humphrey, while in 1843 Jamie confesses his love for Grace.
5. Part 5
46mIn 1859 Grace is convinced to try neuro-hypnosis to recover memories.
6. Part 6
46mIn 1859, Simon joins the Union Army, while in 1872 Grace gets unexpected news and makes a decision about her future.
Created by: Sarah Polley
Top Cast
Sarah Gadon
Grace Marks
Edward Holcroft
Dr. Simon Jordan
Rebecca Liddiard
Mary Whitney
Zachary Levi
Jeremiah Pontelli
Kerr Logan
James McDermott
David Cronenberg
Reverend Verrenger
Available on: CBC Television
