Candy (2022)
A chilling five-part true crime miniseries about a 1980s Texas housewife whose secret affair and desperate need for freedom culminate in a brutal axe murder.
Candy - Series Information
- Original Title: Candy
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Robin Veith, Nick Antosca
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (54 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 5
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 9, 2022 (United States - TV-MA), May 9, 2022 (Brazil - 18), May 9, 2022 (Mexico - C), May 9, 2022 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Hulu
- Alternative Titles: 德州凶杀案 (CN)
- Production Companies: UCP, Eat the Cat, Iron Ocean, Boss Clown Productions, 20th Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
Candy - Plot
Candy Montgomery is a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything right — but when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom. Until someone tells her to shush. With deadly results.
Candy - Trailer
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Inspired by disturbingly true events.
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Candy - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Robin Veith
- Nick Antosca
Main Cast
- Jessica Biel
- Melanie Lynskey
- Pablo Schreiber
- Timothy Simons
- Raúl Esparza
- Jessie Mueller
- Coley Campany
- Sharon Conley
- Aven Lotz
- Dash McCloud
Writers
- Robin Veith
- David Matthews
- Brett Johnson
- Nick Antosca
- Elise Brown
Executive Producers
- Michael Uppendahl
- Robin Veith
- Alex Hedlund
- Nick Antosca
- Michelle Purple
Candy - FAQs
Is Candy based on a true story?
Candy is directly inspired by the real-life 1980 murder of Betty Gore in Wylie, Texas. Her neighbor Candy Montgomery, a churchgoing housewife and mother, killed Betty with an axe after a confrontation. Montgomery was ultimately acquitted on grounds of self-defense in a trial that captivated the nation.
Why was Candy Montgomery acquitted of murder?
Candy Montgomery's defense attorney Don Crowder argued she acted in self-defense after Betty Gore attacked her with the axe first. A key element was testimony about Candy's psychological state — a dissociative episode triggered by a childhood trauma response. The jury accepted this argument and returned a not guilty verdict in 1980.
Where can you stream Candy?
Candy is available to stream exclusively on Hulu with a subscription. All five episodes of the miniseries are available on the platform.
Who plays Candy Montgomery in the Hulu series?
Jessica Biel plays Candy Montgomery, delivering one of the most talked-about performances of her career. Melanie Lynskey portrays victim Betty Gore, Pablo Schreiber plays Allan Gore, Timothy Simons plays Pat Montgomery, and Raúl Esparza takes on the role of defense attorney Don Crowder.
Is Justin Timberlake in Candy?
Justin Timberlake does appear in Candy in an uncredited cameo role as Deputy Steve Deffibaugh. His brief appearance went largely unannounced before the series aired, making it a genuine surprise for viewers who spotted him on screen.
How many episodes does Candy have?
Candy is a limited miniseries consisting of five episodes, all released on Hulu in May 2022. Each episode runs approximately 54 minutes, making the full series a tight, bingeable watch that unfolds the true crime story across a single season.
How was Candy received by critics?
Candy earned strong notices from critics, with particular praise directed at Jessica Biel's transformative lead performance and Melanie Lynskey's nuanced portrayal of Betty Gore. Reviewers highlighted the series' unsettling suburban atmosphere and its sharp examination of 1980s conformity, repression, and the pressures placed on women.
What are similar shows to Candy?
If Candy hooked you, Love & Death (2023) covers the same true story from a different angle and is well worth watching. Other strong picks include The Staircase (2022), A Friend of the Family (2022), Defending Jacob (2020), and The Patient (2022) — all gripping true crime or crime drama series.
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