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Reporter Camille Preaker confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
Ended
Crime Drama Mystery
Cast & Characters
episode image Milk
8.9/10 (4817 votes)

#1 Milk

S1:E8

Concerned for the safety of Amma, Camille puts her own life in jeopardy as she gets closer to the truth behind the shocking mysteries surrounding the Wind Gap killings.

episode image Falling
8.7/10 (4030 votes)

#2 Falling

S1:E7

Camille crosses a line in her investigation of the prime suspect. Richard coaxes Jackie to offer up info about Marian Preaker’s death. Adora takes pains to keep an ailing Amma under her roof and in her care.

episode image Fix
8.1/10 (3925 votes)

#3 Fix

S1:E3

Camille relives a recent tragedy as she struggles to piece together the murders in Wind Gap. Richard grows frustrated with Chief Vickery's assumptions regarding potential suspects. A defiant Amma shows off her wild side to Camille, but Adora admonishes Camille for meddling in the investigation and a town in mourning.

episode image Ripe
8.0/10 (3642 votes)

#4 Ripe

S1:E4

Camille agrees to show Richard some of Wind Gap’s crime scenes, though the tour opens up old wounds. Alan confronts Adora about her sharing confidences with Chief Vickery, who is concerned about the Crellins hosting the annual "Calhoun Day" attended by Wind Gap's youth. Fired from his job at Preaker Farms, John shares off-the-record revelations with Camille that raise fresh concerns for her.

episode image Closer
8.0/10 (3555 votes)

#5 Closer

S1:E5

Despite a potential serial killer on the loose in the community, Wind Gap residents gather for Calhoun Day, an annual southern-pride festival hosted by Adora on the grounds of her house. As Amma and her friends act out a traditional play depicting the sacrifices made by the wife of a Confederate soldier, Adora shares confidences with Richard that may impact his relationship with Camille.

episode image Cherry
7.9/10 (3449 votes)

#6 Cherry

S1:E6

Adora provides Chief Vickery with a key piece of evidence in the Ann Nash murder case. Richard probes for details about Camille’s dark past. John’s girlfriend, Ashley, looks to make news for herself. Amma bonds with Camille during and after a wild party.

episode image Vanish
7.8/10 (4915 votes)

#7 Vanish

S1:E1

St. Louis Chronicle reporter Camille Preaker returns to her rural hometown of Wind Gap, Mo., to file a story about two missing girls, one of whom was found dead and presumed murdered. The assignment, which reunites Camille with her overbearing mother, Adora, brings back traumatic childhood memories, including the death of her younger sister, Marian, when both were schoolgirls.

episode image Dirt
7.6/10 (4027 votes)

#8 Dirt

S1:E2

Camille searches for clues at the funeral and wake for Wind Gap's latest victim, and clashes with her mother about Camille's presence in the town. Richard finds a surprising way to arrive at a conclusion about the murderer's profile. Camille pays a visit to the working-class home of a young boy who says he witnessed the abduction, and confronts Chief Vickery.

Cast & Chracters

character image Camille Preaker

Camille Preaker

Actor: Amy Adams
character image Adora Crellin

Adora Crellin

Actor: Patricia Clarkson
character image Richard Willis

Richard Willis

Actor: Chris Messina
character image Amma Crellin

Amma Crellin

Actor: Eliza Scanlen
character image Bill Vickery

Bill Vickery

Actor: Matt Craven
character image Alan Crellin

Alan Crellin

Actor: Henry Czerny
character image John Keene

John Keene

Actor: Taylor John Smith
character image Ashley Wheeler

Ashley Wheeler

Actor: Madison Davenport
character image Frank Curry

Frank Curry

Actor: Miguel Sandoval
character image Young Camille Preaker

Young Camille Preaker

Actor: Sophia Lillis
character image Marian Crellin

Marian Crellin

Actor: Lulu Wilson
character image Jackie O'Neill

Jackie O'Neill

Actor: Elizabeth Perkins
character image Chris

Chris

Actor: David Sullivan

The highest rated episode of Sharp Objects is "Milk" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 4,817 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Dirt" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 4,027 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Milk" (S1E8) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 4,817 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Dirt" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 4,027 votes.

Name Department Job
Austin Gorg Art Art Direction
Derek Crimmel Art Set Dresser
Eric Ramirez Art Set Dresser
John Paino Art Production Design
Lizbeth Ayala Art Set Decoration Buyer
Rebecca Garcia Art Set Decoration
Wes Hottman Art Assistant Art Director
Orlando Duguay Camera Camera Operator
Alix Friedberg Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Claire Sandrin Costume & Make-Up Set Costumer
Kate Biscoe Costume & Make-Up Makeup Artist
Melissa Yonkey Costume & Make-Up Hairstylist
Alex Terzieff Crew Stunt Coordinator
Yves Bélanger Crew Cinematography
Courtni Mills Tresemer Directing Second Assistant Director
Eric Richard Lasko Directing First Assistant Director
Urs Hirschbiegel Directing First Assistant Director
Alex Metcalf Production Consulting Producer
Amy Adams Production Executive Producer
Charles Layton Production Executive Producer
Claire Newman Production Associate Producer
David Rubin Production Casting
Gillian Flynn Production Executive Producer
Gregg Fienberg Production Executive Producer
Jason Blum Production Executive Producer
Jean-Marc Vallée Production Executive Producer
Jessica Rhoades Production Executive Producer
Marti Noxon Production Executive Producer
Nathan Ross Production Executive Producer
Sean Gowrie Production Production Supervisor
Vince Calandra Production Co-Executive Producer
Christian Rivest Sound Sound Effects Editor
Gavin Fernandes Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Louis Gignac Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Paul Col Sound ADR Supervisor
Marc Cote Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
Ariella Blejer Writing Executive Story Editor
Dawn Kamoche Writing Executive Story Editor

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