About
Set against the backdrop of the greatest clandestine race against time in the history of science with the mission to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Flawed scientists and their families attempt to co-exist in a world where secrets and lies infiltrate every aspect of their lives.
Cast
John Benjamin Hickey
as Frank Winter
Olivia Williams
as Liza Winter
Ashley Zukerman
as Charlie Isaacs
Rachel Brosnahan
as Abby Isaacs
Harry Lloyd
as Paul Crosley
Katja Herbers
as Helen Prins
Michael Chernus
as Louis "Fritz" Fedowitz
Christopher Denham
as Jim Meeks
William Petersen
as Col. Emmett Darrow
Episodes
Season 1
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
A drama about the clandestine race to build the world's first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, N.M., centers on a self-destructive professor who is commissioned to help lead the Manhattan Project in the series opener.
The Prisoner's Dilemma
Frank attempts to save his team, and pays the price; at the same time, the wives get creative trying to make life on the Hill more interesting.
The Hive
The loss of one of their own leaves the community reeling; and new security measures interfere with the work being performed by the scientists.
Last Reasoning of Kings
The arrival of a high-profile guest shakes things up. Frank is haunted by his past.
A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology
Frank clashes with Charlie to protect Babbit, who has become the subject of an investigation.
Acceptable Limits
Frank seeks medical answers; Charlie and Helen travel to survey an off-site reactor.
The New World
Helen and Charlie deal with a crisis; Abby embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The Second Coming
Both Charlie and Frank face serious questions as to the future of their projects.
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