Elizabeth Holmes' Truth

Nathan Fielder's documentary follows Elizabeth Holmes as she faces prison for Theranos fraud.

Holmes' Famous Lie

Holmes is most famous for lying, but claims she never tried to deceive anyone.

The Theranos Scam

Theranos, a blood-testing startup valued at $9 billion, turned out to be a massive scam.

Holmes' Image

Holmes cultivated the image of a genius too preoccupied with changing the world to look in the mirror.

The Quote

Holmes told the New York Times she’s not playing me but playing a character she created.

“They’re not playing me. They’re playing a character I created.”

Fielder's Struggle

Fielder tries to break through Holmes' shell but finds her unable to grasp basic humor.

The Twist

Holmes' real story is revealed through her family and the documentary's final moments.

The Prison Reality

Holmes claims she defrauded investors but not patients, and faces prison soon.

The Rebrand

Holmes rebrands herself as a devoted mom with a soft camel-colored sweater.

Fielder's Doubt

Fielder questions whether Holmes is sincere or the most manipulative person ever.

The Final Twist

Seyfried reveals Holmes' true nature through a confrontation that moves audiences to applause.

The Uncertainty

Fielder lives in uncertainty about what's real and what's constructed in the documentary.

The Prison Reality

Holmes faces prison soon after the documentary's release, with no clear explanation.

The Final Question

The documentary leaves audiences wondering if Holmes is playing Fielder or Fielder is playing them.