Love & Death

Two churchgoing couples enjoy their small-town Texas life until an affair leads to murder.
Character: Dr. Fred Fason
Year: 2023
Genre: Drama
Appearances2 episodes
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Synopsis

Love & Death is a true-crime drama miniseries following Candy Montgomery, a seemingly ordinary Texas housewife whose life unravels after an extramarital affair leads to a shocking act of violence. Set in the late 1970s, the series explores small-town morality, desire, and repression, tracing the events that culminate in one of America’s most infamous murder cases.

Reviews

Love & Death is David E. Kelley’s best show since Big Little Lies.”
Time

“Elizabeth Olsen is outstanding as real-life suburban housewife turned murderer Candy Montgomery.”
The Guardian

“Anchored by true A-list firepower in its central performance… overlong, imperfect and yet basically enjoyable.”
The Independent

“Elizabeth Olsen’s work becomes increasingly mesmerizing, ably supported by solid turns from the entire ensemble.”
RogerEbert.com

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