What is Candy (2022) on Hulu about?

True-crime drama always holds a special place in our minds. Though they can be unnerving at times, prompting us to really confront some of the horrors that do exist in this world, they are, for the most part, an extremely exhilarating watch. Hulu’s upcoming series, Candy, will certainly be no exception to the rule.

Upon the streaming platform announcing the series, subscribers became fairly curious about what exactly is on the way, when the show will arrive, and, most importantly, who we can expect to see. As always, we’re here to answer all your burning questions.

Read on to learn everything we know about Hulu’s Candy so far.

Candy synopsis

Based on real-life events, Candy tells the grisly story of a woman named Candy Montgomery who suddenly murdered her friend Betty Gore. The show will take a deep dive into the events that led to this infamous case as well as discuss the gory details of why this seemingly innocent woman would do such a horrifying crime.

See the synopsis via The Playlist, here:

"Candy Montgomery is a 1980 housewife and mother who did everything right—good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressions—but when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom. Until someone tells her to shush. With deadly results."

If this synopsis piqued your interest, just wait until you hear who’s slated to appear in this title. The cast for the 2022 series is as followed:

• Melanie Lynskey as Betty Gore
• Sharon Conley as Sandra
• Dash McCloud as Jason Montgomery
• Antonella Rose as Christina Gore
• Russell Thomas as Jeffrey Lockett
• Bruce McKinnon as Jerry
• Jesse Gallegos as Robert Udashen
• Annie Cook as Mrs. Pomeroy

Lastly, Pete the Cat actress Jessica Biel will play the lead role of Candy Montgomery in this upcoming miniseries.

You’re certainly not going to want to miss a single second of what’s on the way, so be sure to catch the premiere of Candy on Monday, May 9 only on Hulu.