I Know This Much is True: Season 1

2020

Created by Derek Cianfrance
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88%
6 episodes
Drama
Award Winner

Mark Ruffalo earned an Emmy and Globe for his roles as twin brothers—one is a paranoid schizophrenic, the other trying to... More

Mark Ruffalo earned an Emmy and Globe for his roles as twin brothers—one is a paranoid schizophrenic, the other trying to get him out of asylum—in this six-part HBO series from Derek Cianfrance (The Place Beyond the Pines), adapted from the best-selling novel by Wally Lamb.

Co-stars Imogen Poots (Green Room), Kathryn Hahn (Transparent), Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear), Emmy winner Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) and Academy Award winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter).

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Where to watch I Know This Much is True: Season 1

I Know This Much is True: Season 1 is available... More to stream in New Zealand now on Neon.

I Know This Much is True: Season 1 episodes

One

After paranoid schizophrenic Thomas Birdsey has a violent public breakdown,... More Dominick Birdsey finds himself stepping up to defend his identical twin brother in unexpected ways.

Two

Tensions rise between Dominick Joy as the media takes an... More interest in Thomas's case. In an attempt to have Thomas released from Hatch Forensic Institute, Dominick learns that helping his brother may be more difficult than expected.

Three

Sheffer preps Dominick for a pivotal hearing with Hatch's review... More board that could decide Thomas' fate. A chance encounter with an old classmate brings painful childhood memories to the surface.

Four

Despite the protestations of those closest to him, Dominick returns... More to work before fully recovering from his accident. Heavily medicated, Dominick recalls the disturbing incident that lead to Thomas's first hospitalization.

Five

Upon learning the details of his Sicilian grandfather's arrival in... More the early 1900s to Three Rivers, Dominick becomes convinced his family is cursed. A startling update on Thomas from an unlikely source prompts Dominick to take drastic action.

Six

A lifetime of animosity between Dominick and Ray spills over... More in public at an inopportune time. After an unexpected tragedy, Dominick seeks reconciliation with those he has hurt.

I Know This Much is True: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

74_%57 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
88_%71 reviews
Audience score rating

"Dominick is an imperfect guide, but "I Know This Much is True" derives its strength from his painful road to forgiveness, even if that means facing hard truths."

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CNN

"Like the fairy ride itself, “I Know This Much Is True” isn’t a journey everyone can take."

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IndieWire

"There are elements to recommend “I Know This Much Is True”: Down the line, the supporting performances are shot through with soulfulness and a sort of stern determination that is a comfort."

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Variety

"Tremendous performances are your reward for sitting through six hours of tragic wallowing."

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Hollywood Reporter

"There are some payoffs, however, to sticking with the miniseries throughout that go beyond the big reveal of the mystery father. Against all odds, it ends on a more heartfelt and hopeful note than the preceding six hours would lead you to believe."

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A.V. Club

"While A-list actors’ portrayals of mentally ill characters reliably attract awards attention, it is as Dominick that Ruffalo does some of his best work. Commanding as it is, his performance is also generous."

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Time Magazine

"The plot of I Know This Much Is True would need merciless trimming to fit to feature length. As a movie, it might also play as a merciless assault of misery. Here in HBO's six-episode miniseries, the misery has room to breathe."

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I Know This Much is True: Season 1 | Details

Cast

Award winner: Best Actor (Ruffalo) - Limited Series, Golden Globes 2021; Outstanding Lead Actor (Ruffalo), Emmys 2020
Genre: Drama
Country of origin: USA