The series focuses on the real-life events leading up to June 13, 1980. It follows the perspective of Candy Montgomery, a housewife who seemingly "did everything right" until a forbidden affair and mounting social pressures led to a violent confrontation with her neighbor. Key Details: Biographical Crime Drama
Candy is a 2022 five-part true crime miniseries streaming on Hulu that explores the 1980 axe murder of Betty Gore. Set in Wylie, Texas, the show stars Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery and Melanie Lynskey as Betty Gore, examining the pressure of suburban conformity and the explosive consequences of repressed emotions. The Story of Candy Montgomery
Female rage, 1980s domesticity, and the "shattering" of suburban perfection 🎭 Cast & Characters
5 episodes (originally released over five consecutive nights) Platform: Hulu
The series features a high-profile cast, including a surprise cameo from Jessica Biel's real-life husband. Description Candy Montgomery The charismatic but unfulfilled housewife accused of murder Melanie Lynskey Betty Gore Candy's neighbor and victim, struggling with isolation Pablo Schreiber Allan Gore Betty's husband who has an affair with Candy Timothy Simons Pat Montgomery Candy's mild-mannered husband Raúl Esparza Don Crowder Candy’s defense attorney Justin Timberlake Deputy Deffibaugh A mustachioed investigator (cameo role) 📺 Episode Guide
The series focuses on the real-life events leading up to June 13, 1980. It follows the perspective of Candy Montgomery, a housewife who seemingly "did everything right" until a forbidden affair and mounting social pressures led to a violent confrontation with her neighbor. Key Details: Biographical Crime Drama
Candy is a 2022 five-part true crime miniseries streaming on Hulu that explores the 1980 axe murder of Betty Gore. Set in Wylie, Texas, the show stars Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery and Melanie Lynskey as Betty Gore, examining the pressure of suburban conformity and the explosive consequences of repressed emotions. The Story of Candy Montgomery
Female rage, 1980s domesticity, and the "shattering" of suburban perfection 🎭 Cast & Characters
5 episodes (originally released over five consecutive nights) Platform: Hulu
The series features a high-profile cast, including a surprise cameo from Jessica Biel's real-life husband. Description Candy Montgomery The charismatic but unfulfilled housewife accused of murder Melanie Lynskey Betty Gore Candy's neighbor and victim, struggling with isolation Pablo Schreiber Allan Gore Betty's husband who has an affair with Candy Timothy Simons Pat Montgomery Candy's mild-mannered husband Raúl Esparza Don Crowder Candy’s defense attorney Justin Timberlake Deputy Deffibaugh A mustachioed investigator (cameo role) 📺 Episode Guide