Five Days at Memorial

Production Note - Limited Series

Five Days at Memorial is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 8-episode run in September 2022. This harrowing production serves as a definitive chronicle of the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina at a New Orleans hospital. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning non-fiction book by Sheri Fink, the narrative explores the impossible ethical dilemmas faced by medical staff trapped without power or resources. Created by Carlton Cuse and John Ridley, the series boasts high-caliber production design, particularly in its visceral recreation of the rising floodwaters. The project received critical acclaim for its unflinching realism, ultimately winning a Primetime Emmy Award for its groundbreaking visual effects. It remains a prestigious, closed-ended exploration of institutional failure.