When They See Us

Name: When They See Us
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-05-31
Cast: Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez, Caleel Harris

2019 | 1 seasons | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 2 Emmys and audiences rate it highly (8.2 out of 10). 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 anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Unbelievable or MINDHUNTER, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.2 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Television Awards: Best International Programme, British Academy Television Awards: Casting Society of America. Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Movie/Miniseries, Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Entertainment. Also nominated for 10 more Emmys, 1 SAG Award and 4 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 5 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 313K people sought it out in the past year