Show Me a Hero
Seen it?2015 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Crime, Drama, War & Politics
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and history buffs. If you loved The Wire or American Crime Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty, intense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 6 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis when federal courts ordered public housing to be built in the white, middle class side of town, dividing the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. Also nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award, 1 DGA Award and 1 WGA Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Wire
Friday Night FlickAlso from creator David Simon: a critically acclaimed political crime drama.
Years and Years Sunday Safe BetAnother political drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
American Crime Story
Saturday SpecialAnother legal crime drama, and a Saturday Special.
The Killing Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed crime drama.
The Shield Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed crime drama.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Created by David Simon
- Oscar IsaacNick Wasicsko
- Catherine KeenerMary Dorman
- Alfred MolinaHenry J. Spallone
- Bob BalabanLeonard B. Sand
- Peter RiegertOscar Newman
- LaTanya Richardson JacksonNorma O'Neal
- Carla QuevedoNay Noe Wasicsko
- Jon BernthalMichael H. Sussman
- Ilfenesh HaderaCarmen Febles
- Natalie PaulDoreen Henderson