Alias Grace 

In 19th-century Canada, a psychiatrist weighs whether a murderess should be pardoned due to insanity.

Stars:

Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 9 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sarah Gadon	...	Grace Marks 6 episodes, 2017
Edward Holcroft	...	Dr. Simon Jordan 6 episodes, 2017
Rebecca Liddiard	...	Mary Whitney 6 episodes, 2017
Zachary Levi	...	Jeremiah Pontelli 6 episodes, 2017
Kerr Logan	...	James McDermott 6 episodes, 2017
David Cronenberg	...	Reverend Verringer / ... 6 episodes, 2017
Paul Gross	...	Thomas Kinnear 6 episodes, 2017
Anna Paquin	...	Nancy Montgomery 6 episodes, 2017
Sarah Manninen	...	Mrs. Humphrey 5 episodes, 2017
Stephen Joffe	...	Jamie Walsh 4 episodes, 2017
John Tench	...	Keeper #1 4 episodes, 2017
Jonathan Koensgen	...	Keeper #2 4 episodes, 2017
Alice Snaden	...	Lydia 3 episodes, 2017
Elizabeth Saunders	...	Mrs. Honey 4 episodes, 2017
Martha Burns	...	Mrs. Parkinson 3 episodes, 2017
Will Bowes	...	George Parkinson 3 episodes, 2017
Jonathan Goad	...	Grace's Father 3 episodes, 2017
Mag Ruffman	...	Diane 3 episodes, 2017
Claire Armstrong	...	Cook 3 episodes, 2017
Samantha Weinstein	...	Effie 3 episodes, 2017
Diane D'Aquila	...	Mrs. Quenell 3 episodes, 2017
Kate Ross	...	Agnes 3 episodes, 2017
Michael Therriault	...	Mr. McDonald 3 episodes, 2017
Christian Smith	...	Orderly 3 episodes, 2017
Sylvia Zuk	...	Immigrant / ... 2 episodes, 2017
Scott Edgecombe	...	Tory #1 2 episodes, 2017
Evan Sabba	...	Tory #2 2 episodes, 2017
John Mallett	...	Asylum Doctor 2 episodes, 2017
Kyle Cameron	...	Reformer #1 2 episodes, 2017
Alden Adair	...	Reformer #2 2 episodes, 2017
Dylan Trowbridge	...	Ship's Doctor 2 episodes, 2017
Tom Bishop Jr.	...	Carriage Driver / ... 2 episodes, 2017
Tom Bishop Sr.	...	Carriage Driver / ... 2 episodes, 2017

Storyline

In 19th-century Canada, a psychiatrist weighs whether a murderess should be pardoned due to insanity.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | 19th century | netflix original | netflix original series | housemaid | 

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Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the novel, it is stated that Grace's trial begins on November 3rd. The series aired on Netflix on November 3rd

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Goofs

When Grace is beside Mary's bed, just before the cemetery scene, the 'corpse' can be seen gently breathing (torso moving).

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Connections

Featured in Margaret Atwood: A Word after a Word after a Word is Power (2019)

User Reviews

Nice, but slow and not clear ending

A little bit slow and not really clear ending. Acting is good and I really like the characters

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alias Grace

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Halfire Entertainment, Tangled Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

267 min (entire series)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD