Love & DeathMiniseries

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Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore had a lot in common: They sang together in the Methodist church choir, their daughters were best friends, and their husbands had good jobs working for technology companies in the north Dallas suburbs known as Silicon Prairie. But beneath the placid surface of their seemingly perfect lives, both women simmered with unspoken frustrations and unanswered desires.

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7 Episodes

The Huntress
E1
The HuntressAfter 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.
Encounters
E2
EncountersAs 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.
Stepping Stone
E3
Stepping StoneA 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.
Do No Evil
E4
Do No EvilFollowing a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normal, while Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go unanswered.
The Arrest
E5
The ArrestAfter 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.
The Big Top
E6
The Big Top1980. 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.
Ssssshh
E7
SsssshhDespite 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.

Cast of Miniseries

Elizabeth OlsenCandy Montgomery
Jesse PlemonsAllan Gore
Lily RabeBetty Gore
Patrick FugitPat Montgomery
Krysten RitterSherry Cleckler
Tom PelphreyDon Crowder
Amelie DallimoreJenny Montgomery
Liam PileggiIan Montgomery
David E. KelleyWriter / Executive Producer
Nicole KidmanExecutive Producer
Per SaariExecutive Producer
Lesli Linka GlatterExecutive Producer
Megan CreydtExecutive Producer
Matthew TinkerExecutive Producer
Michael KlickExecutive Producer
Helen VernoExecutive Producer
Scott BrownExecutive Producer
Claire NewmanCo-Producer
Sunday StevensProducer
Wes HottmanArt Direction
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Love & Death • Miniseries Ratings & Reviews

Michael SurberFebruary 19, 2026
Wow. Another one based on a true story. Elisabeth Olsen is truly a special actress. She's paired up with a terrific supporting cast here, every episode is riveting. High marks.
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Love & Death: Season 1
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Love & Death: The Marriages Of Love & Death
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