S01E01 Visions and Omens
The ATF gets a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh and located at the Mount Carmel Center just outside of Waco, Texas.
Waco
S01E05: Stalling for Time
For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.
Overview
The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire.
Episodes
S01E02 The Strangers Across the Street
ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity.
S01E03 Operation Showtime
The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, which begins a 51-day standoff.
S01E04 Of Milk and Men
Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.
S01E05 Stalling for Time
For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psy-ops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.
S01E06 Day 51
The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.
Cast
Michael Shannon
Gary Noesner
Taylor Kitsch
David Koresh
Rory Culkin
David Thibodeau
Paul Sparks
Steve Schneider
Andrea Riseborough
Judy Schneider
Shea Whigham
Mitch Decker
Melissa Benoist
Rachel Koresh
Julia Garner
Michele Jones
Camryn Manheim
Balenda Thibodeau
John Leguizamo
Jacob Vazquez
Steven Culp
Peter Hardwick
