During episode three , the COO of the biotech company, Hythena, is found murdered in Central Park, leading the authorities to investigate his partner and CEO Nina Ellis and uncover a web of fraudulent practices within the business. It’s eventually revealed an ex-employee was trying to leak the truth about Hythena’s medical tests, which were fabricated by Ellis.is always taking its subject matter from the front pages of the newspaper,” Waterston tells ET.
In the case of the medical company, once valued at $10 billion, Holmes, who has since been convicted on charges of fraud, wanted to create a groundbreaking home device that people could use to test their blood for all types of illnesses. Despite her attempts to revolutionize the healthcare industry, her Silicon Valley startup proved to be nothing more than a false promise that cost investors millions.
The Hulu scripted series adapted from an ABC News podcast by executive producer and showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether shows how Holmes convinced high-powered people to buy into her company despite not having a functioning or proven blood sampling device. That includes Shultz, a member of the board of directors who remained a staunch supporter despite mounting evidence that the company was a sham.
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