Black Bird

Name: Black Bird
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2022-07-07
Cast: Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Sepideh Moafi, Greg Kinnear, Ray Liotta

2022 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10), it won 2 Emmys and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved MINDHUNTER or Dexter, start here.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.1 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: 75th Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Won 1 Golden Globe: 80th Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: 28th Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys, 2 more Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 1 other award.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a solid audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 821K people sought it out in the past year