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Waco

TV·2018–2018·Paramount Network·Drama, Crime, History·1h·7.4·Created by John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle

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Waco will explore the true life details leading up to and chronicling the siege between the FBI, the ATF and the religious sect, told from several perspectives of those involved.

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Michael ShannonMichael ShannonGary NoesnerTaylor KitschTaylor KitschDavid KoreshRory CulkinRory CulkinDavid ThibodeauPaul SparksPaul SparksSteve SchneiderAndrea RiseboroughAndrea RiseboroughJudy SchneiderShea WhighamShea WhighamMitch DeckerMelissa BenoistMelissa BenoistRachel KoreshJulia GarnerJulia GarnerMichele Jones

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