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Overview

The true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.

Series cast

Elizabeth Olsen

Candy Montgomery

Jesse Plemons

Allan Gore

Patrick Fugit

Pat Montgomery

Lily Rabe

Betty Gore

Keir Gilchrist

Ron Adams

Elizabeth Marvel

Jackie Ponder

Tom Pelphrey

Don Crowder

Krysten Ritter

Sherry Cleckler

Trailers and videos

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

Season overview

The true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.

Episode 1 The Huntress

After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair. Though he initially refuses, the pair soon begin strategizing their secret arrangement.

Episode 2 Encounters

As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule - no feelings. Later, Candy bristles at news that Allan and Betty have signed up for a Christian marriage retreat.

Episode 3 Stepping Stone

A sense of normalcy returns after Candy is forced to take stock of her own marriage, but Pat soon makes a discovery that leads him to seek answers from Sherry.

Episode 4 Do No Evil

Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normal, while Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go unanswered.

Episode 5 The Arrest

After detectives intensify their questioning, Candy retains Don Crowder as her attorney. Later, Allan admits his affair to Betty's relatives, and Pat becomes frustrated over being kept in the dark about the case.

Episode 6 The Big Top

1980. As the trial gets underway, Allan's testimony about Betty's state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from an incensed Pastor Jackie.

Episode 7 Ssssshh

Despite Don's concerns about her mental clarity, Candy testifies that she feared for her life. As they await the verdict, Pat tells Candy their lives will never be the same.