Based on actual events that shocked the nation in 2015, Escape at Dannemora recounts the intrigues behind one of the most infamous prison breaks in recent memory. Directed by Ben Stiller, this suspenseful miniseries offers viewers an in-depth look at the circumstances that led two murderers and a woman who worked at the prison into hatching their elaborate plan. Across seven gripping episodes, Escape at Dannemora transforms the headlines into a nuanced character study, anchored by powerhouse performances that bring these real-life figures to vivid life.

Patricia Arquette is revelatory as Joyce “Tilly” Mitchell, the imprisoned woman accused of aiding Richard Matt and David Sweat in their escape. A longtime employee at Clinton Correctional Facility, Mitchell finds herself drawn into an illicit romance that threatens to destroy her personal and professional life.

Frustrated by her loveless marriage and stagnant smalltown existence, Mitchell’s restlessness makes her vulnerable to manipulation. Through Arquette’s complex,...