We Need to Talk About Cosby
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | 59 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect sex.
During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of America's most recognizable black celebrities: his career was a model of excellence for millions of Americans, until the painful testimonies of dozens of women uncovered the sinister grimace behind the smile of the so-called America's dad.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Documentary honoree. Also nominated for 3 Emmys and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by W. Kamau Bell
- W. Kamau BellSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Doug E. DougSelf
- Bill CosbySelf (archive footage)