8.679 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestA lifetime of animosity between Dominick and Ray spills over in public at an inopportune time. After an unexpected tragedy, Dominick seeks reconciliation with those he has hurt. Series finale.
The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.
Acting
Ruffalo's dual performance deserves every award it didn't get.
Direction
Cianfrance stretches six hours like a three-hour film that needed to be longer.
Writing
Adapts Wally Lamb's 900-page novel without losing its soul.
Creator
Derek Cianfrance
Mark Ruffalo
Dominick Birdsey / Thomas Birdsey
Melissa Leo
Concettina Ipolita Tempesta 'Ma' Birdsey
Rosie O'Donnell
Lisa Sheffer
Archie Panjabi
Dr. Patel
Kathryn Hahn
Dessa Constantine
John Procaccino
Ray Birdsey
Rob Huebel
Leo
Michael Greyeyes
Ralph Drinkwater
Gabe Fazio
Shawn Tudesco / Dominick and Thomas Acting Double
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ruffalo shot all Dominick scenes first, gained 30 pounds, then shot Thomas—no digital trickery, just pure commitment.
The series premiered April 2020, making its themes of isolation and institutional collapse hit uncomfortably different for locked-down viewers.
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