Escape at Dannemora 2018
What is Escape at Dannemora?
Escape at Dannemora is a television series first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- 51 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 18, 2018
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 7 episodes and an average 51-minute runtime.
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Overview
Escape at Dannemora is a television series first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A real‑life prison break spirals into a tense, twisted chase.”
- Based on the 2015 Dannemora prison break
- Features a notable cast including Benicio Del Toro
- Produced for Showtime with a TV‑MA rating
- Mature content includes graphic violence and sexual themes
- The limited run may leave some narrative threads open
Watch it if you enjoy gritty true‑crime dramas that explore moral ambiguity.
The series contains graphic violence, sexual content, and adult themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is Escape at Dannemora about?
It dramatizes the 2015 prison break in upstate New York, where two convicted murderers escaped with help from a married female prison employee.
When did the series premiere?
It premiered on Showtime on November 18, 2018.
Is the series based on real events?
Yes, it is a stranger‑than‑fiction account of an actual 2015 prison escape.
What rating does the show have?
The series is rated TV‑MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.
What genre does the series belong to?
Escape at Dannemora is a crime drama limited series.