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About Rectify
After spending 19 years on Death Row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend, Daniel Holden is going home. His conviction has been vacated due to new DNA evidence, thrusting him back into a world he no longer knows. Having spent his adult life waiting to die, Daniel must now learn how to live again. But, his reentry into the outside world may be as unforgiving as prison. He is haunted by the past, dogged by the present, and uncertain of the future. As he struggles to adapt to his new life, his return will reignite the fears of a small town and threaten to shatter his family's fragile peace. Daniel's alleged crime divided a community. His freedom could tear it in half.
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Aden Young as Daniel Holden

Daniel Holden played by Aden Young in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

Convicted of the brutal rape and murder of a teenage girl when he was just 18, Daniel Holden has spent the last two decades on death row. Now, due to new DNA evidence, Daniel is being released on a technicality.

Abigail Spencer as Amantha Holden

Amantha Holden played by Abigail Spencer in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

Since she was 12, Daniel’s death sentence has dominated Amantha’s life. She made it her mission to absolve him of a murder she is certain he didn’t commit.

Adelaide Clemens as Tawney Talbot

Tawney Talbot played by Adelaide Clemens in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

The wife of Ted Jr., Tawney is young and naive to the ways of the world, relying on her faith to carry her through. A devout Christian, she is very loving and overlooks many of her husband’s flaws. 

Clayne Crawford as Ted Talbot Jr.

Ted Talbot Jr. played by Clayne Crawford in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

Instead of warmly welcoming Daniel home, Ted Jr. feels this turn of events leaves him with everything to lose. Insecure and manipulative, Ted Jr. will go to great lengths to hold on to his livelihood – even if Daniel’s freedom is at stake.

Bruce McKinnon as Ted Talbot Sr.

Ted Talbot Sr. played by Bruce McKinnon in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

A steady presence in the Talbot home, Ted Sr. is a rock of patience and understanding for Janet and Jared. 

J. Smith Cameron as Janet Talbot

Janet Talbot played by J. Smith Cameron in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

Like her son Daniel, Janet dealt with the pain of his ordeal by deadening her emotions. By his fifth Execution Order, it was simply way more than a mother could bear. His unexpected return may just push her over the edge.

Jake Austin Walker as Jared Talbot

Jared Talbot played by Jake Austin Walker in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

Jared has never met his half-brother Daniel until his release, but he’ll be ostracized and bullied for his family connection to a crime that happened years before he was born.

Luke Kirby as Jon Stern

Jon Stern played by Luke Kirby in the SUNDANCE CHANNEL original series RECTIFY.

Jon Stern is a lawyer for the non-profit group Justice Row, an organization that seeks to get innocent men taken off of death row and to fight against capital punishment. His intimate relationship with Amantha may be exploited by the opposition.