S1
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S1:E1 Part 1

Original Air Date: Nov 18, 2018

After the June 2015 prison break from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY, Joyce “Tilly” Mitchell is questioned about her involvement with the two men. Months earlier, Tilly enjoys her job at the prison tailor shop, balancing the temptations of David Sweat, a younger inmate, and her obligations to her husband, Lyle. Richard Matt, an inmate with an artistic talent, supplies oil paintings to guards in exchange for special treatment. Ultimately, his attentions turn to Tilly. Limited series premiere.
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Cast
Benicio Del Toro
Richard Matt
Patricia Arquette
Tilly Mitchell
Paul Dano
David Sweat
Bonnie Hunt
Catherine Scott
Eric Lange
Lyle Mitchell
David Morse
Gene Palmer
Written by
Brett Johnson & Michael Tolkin
Created by
Brett Johnson & Michael Tolkin
Directed by
Ben Stiller and Ben Stiller
Rating
TVMA
Showtime Advisories
Graphic Language, Adult Content, Violence
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Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
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The Under ft. Proton
Bang Bang
Ariana Grande
Better Days
Graham Nash
Soaked in Gold
Geoffroy
Chains
Nick Jonas

1 Season, 7 Episodes

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    Based on a prison break in upstate New York in 2015, this is the story of two convicts who spawned a statewide manhunt and were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee who became involved with both men.

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