Surviving R. Kelly
Seen it?2019 | 3 seasons | 50 min | Documentary, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a quick end and little lasting buzz. 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 fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 13 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12019 · 6 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight- Part II: The Reckoning2020 · 5 episodesNot rated yet
- Part III: The Final Chapter2023 · 4 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
- R. KellySelf (archive footage)