This limited series is based on a prison break in upstate New York that spawned a massive manhunt. The two prisoners were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.
EPISODE 1
Part 1
After a 2015 prison break in Dannemora, N.Y., Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell is questioned about her involvement; months earlier, Tilly is tempted by inmate David Sweat, while inmate Richard Matt paints pictures for guards.
EPISODE 2
Part 2
Matt has an idea to get out of Dannemora, but Sweat is not interested; Matt begins to help Tilly with an inmate she doesn't get along with in the shop; Sweat comes to miss the freedoms that come with Matt's protection.
EPISODE 3
Part 3
Matt and Sweat run into walls and other obstacles as they search for a way out, but the power of positive thinking helps keep them on track; Tilly feels guilty about her mounting indiscretions, but she has a funny way of showing it.
EPISODE 4
Part 4
Excited by the possibility of a new life, Tilly tries her best to avoid Lyle, who is planning something special for their anniversary; Sweat makes progress on the escape route, but feels like he's doing all the work.
EPISODE 5
Part 5
On the day of the escape, Matt and Sweat know the smallest mistake can derail their whole plan; Tilly and Lyle have a fateful dinner at an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant.
EPISODE 6
Part 6
In a deep dive into the minds of these individuals, what Matt and Sweat are capable of outside the prison walls is finally seen; Tilly's natural instincts aren't much better.
Patricia Arquette
Paul Dano
Benicio Del Toro
Bonnie Hunt
Eric Lange
David Morse
Ben Stiller
Brett Johnson
Michael Tolkin
