Candy
“Inspired by disturbingly true events.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
54 min per episode
2022 – 2022
Premiered: Mon, May 9, 2022
Nick AntoscaLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “The Fight”
Candy tells her story.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-13
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Veith, Nick Antosca
Elise Brown
Ariel Marx
Simon Dennis
Alex Hedlund, Nick Antosca, Robin Veith, Jessica Biel, Michelle Purple
Department Leadership Roster
John Bloom
Producer
Ariel Marx
Original Music Composer
Jamie Walker McCall
Production Design
Mitch Engel
Producer
Simon Dennis
Director of Photography
Jim Atkinson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candy
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What is Candy about?
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.
How many seasons does Candy have?
Candy comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Candy?
Key cast members in Candy include Jessica Biel, Melanie Lynskey, Pablo Schreiber, Timothy Simons, Raúl Esparza.
Who created or directed Candy?
Candy was developed and directed by Robin Veith, Nick Antosca.