As a seasoned gamer and binge-watcher of all things cinematic, let me tell you that Netflix has been my saving grace during these trying times. The streaming service has consistently delivered an impressive array of original series and revived old favorites, making it nearly impossible to run out of content. And the latest addition to their roster is no exception – Escape at Dannemora.
If you believe “Netflix doesn’t have anything good to watch,” you’re actually underestimating its offerings. Over the last year, Netflix has been consistently releasing numerous high-quality original series and curating a wide range of classic and contemporary TV favorites for our entertainment. So, there’s always something exciting to binge-watch on Netflix.
The latest acquired series to make its drop on Netflix is the Emmy Award-nominated crime drama limited series Escape at Dannemora, which made its premiere on Showtime back in November 2018. The series was co-created by Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin, and all eight episodes were directed by Ben Stiller (yes, as in Zoolander, Meet the Parents, Dodgeball Ben Stiller!).
The miniseries “Escape at Dannemora” made its debut on Netflix on October 22nd, and with the high praise it received during its initial release (boasting an impressive 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), it’s expected that viewers both new and returning will be eager to stream every episode. Here are some additional details about this intriguing show!
Synopsis, cast, and award wins
Drawing inspiration from real events, the TV series “Escape at Dannemora” is loosely based on the 2015 prison break at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Upstate New York. The main character of the show, portrayed by Ben Stiller, has been criticized by the real-life prison employee who’s story it’s based on. She expressed her displeasure with the show and its portrayal of her story to the New York Post, stating that “the truth doesn’t sell.
In a twist of events, when a woman named Joyce Mitchell, who was married and worked at a prison, aided convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat in their escape, a pursuit ensued to capture them. Interestingly, Joyce is rumored to have had sexual relationships with both Richard and David, although the real Joyce disputes this assertion, adding an intriguing complexity to the tale.
Take a look at the show’s official synopsis via Paramount+ with Showtime:
Based on a stranger-than-fiction account of the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape, two convicted murderers break out of an upstate New York prison, aided by a married female prison employee — with whom they both become sexually entangled.
The story unfolds with Patricia Arquette portraying Joyce Mitchell, while Benicio del Toro and Paul Dano take on pivotal roles as the prison escapees. The principal characters are further developed by Bonnie Hunt, Eric Lange, and David Morse. Furthermore, some recognizable faces make appearances in recurring or guest roles.
Here’s the full cast list for Escape at Dannemora:
- Benicio del Toro as Richard Matt
- Patricia Arquette as Joyce “Tilly” Mitchell
- Paul Dano as David Sweat
- Bonnie Hunt as Catherine Leahy Scott
- Eric Lange as Lyle Mitchell
- David Morse as Gene Palmer
- Jeremy Bobb as Dennis Lambert
- Michael Beasley as Murder
- Joshua Rivera as Angel
- Carolyn Mignini as Ilene Mulvaney
- Gregory Dann as Albert Boyd
- Michael Imperioli as Andrew Cuomo
- Charlie Hofheimer as Kenny Barrile Sr.
- Jim Parrack as Kevin Tarsia
2018 saw the highly-praised series, Escape at Dannemora, earning numerous significant award nominations. Among these were 12 nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards. The show was contending in prestigious categories such as Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, and received three acting nominations for its principal actors, two writing nominations, and a nod for Stiller’s direction.
Although the show didn’t secure an Emmy victory, it still bagged some prizes at prominent award events like the Critics’ Choice Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Directors Guild Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Winning all Emmys would have been fitting, but four prestigious awards from a beloved limited series isn’t too shabby.
Check out all the awards the show won below:
- Critics’ Choice Awards: Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries: Patricia Arquette
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress — Miniseries or Television Film: Patricia Arquette
- Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directing — Miniseries or TV Film: Ben Stiller
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Patricia Arquette
Watch Escape at Dannemora on Netflix while it’s available to stream. The series is also available to watch on Paramount+ with Showtime.
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2024-10-22 21:33