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Limited Series – Black Bird

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Inspired by actual events, when high school football hero and decorated policeman’s son Jimmy Keene is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison, he is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall, or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole. Keene quickly realizes his only way out is to elicit a confession and find out where the bodies of several young girls are buried before Hall’s appeal goes through. But is this suspected killer telling the truth? Or is it just another tale from a serial liar?
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Critics Consensus

Dennis Lehane's penchant for authentic grit is on full display in Blackbird, an absorbing prison drama distinguished by its moral complexity and elevated by an outstanding ensemble.

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Kristen Lopez IndieWire Aug 22, 2022
B+
It’s a tone poem more than a plot-driven television show. It interrogated masculinity in a way that invited people in with a crime story, only to leave them with a call for deeper introspection about how we all move through the world. Go to Full Review Andrew Male The Times (UK) Aug 5, 2022
This is Egerton’s show and he is utterly convincing as a man with nothing left to save him but the art of the con. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast Jul 30, 2022
There may be more serial killer screen performances in movies and TV than there are actual serial killers, and yet Paul Walter Hauser’s turn in Black Bird is one for the ages. Go to Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Sep 30, 2025
4/5
It's one of those compelling, intriguing, and powerful series about a real-life event that's beautifully captured by its protagonists and the world they've built around them. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Tamma Moksha The Hindu Jun 12, 2024
If you are a Mindhunter fan who has still not gotten over not getting a third season of your favourite show, Black Bird can provide some much-needed closure. Go to Full Review Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies Jul 20, 2023
3/5
[Taron] Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser are the poster boys of Black Bird, and they earn the hell out of that spot. Both of them physically and psychologically transform into their respective roles and play off of each other so beautifully. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick B @Nick1B 1 hr ago Black Bird is one hell of a series. Great acting, intense story, and keeps you hooked the whole way through. Definitely one of the best crime dramas I’ve watched. Highly recommend! See more A K @RT86025166 1 day ago Amazing production!! Had me hooked from the intro throughout the whole series!! With it being based on true events is the cherry on top. A absolute must watch!! See more Daveed Scott K @RT25178638 Oct 8, 2026 Having known Jimmy Keene since he was a teenager, watching the series brings back memories of a time period that was unlike any other in my life. There was a raw energy everywhere back then that is palpable in the series. HUZZAH!!! See more Julie D @RT33860049 Sep 27, 2026 WoW! We stumbled across this little series BLACK BIRD!! Stayed up till the sun was rising…it was so good!! We couldn’t pause …. We can’t wait for more true stories from James Keene!! Holy Crap-What a crazy world! Definitely a Winner!! See more Jules D @Headbeach65 Sep 27, 2026 Holy WoW!! What a really cool nail biter!! Oh how in the world could this be such a GREAT series….This totally grabbed all of my attention-that’s not an easy task!! Hope they create more just like it!! See more JAD T @RT56430986 Sep 27, 2026 This is a Fantastic series!! We couldn’t stop watching until it was complete! We wanted more-still do!! Great book too! An amazing life was definitely brought to a hard reality! Thank you to James Keene for his creation! See more Read all reviews
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Dennis Lehane

Creator

Taron Egerton

James Keene

Ray Liotta

Big Jim Keene

Greg Kinnear

Brian Miller

Sepideh Moafi

Janice

Paul Walter Hauser

Larry Hall

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 8, 2022 Pilot Jimmy Keene is living in the fast lane -- until he gets a 10-year prison sentence; behind bars, he's approached about a high-stakes deal for freedom. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 8, 2022 We Are Coming, Father Abraham Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission; Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 15, 2022 Hand to Mouth Struggling with his transition to maximum security prison, Jimmy initiates a friendship with Larry; new holes in Larry's stories are uncovered. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 22, 2022 WhatsHerName In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 29, 2022 The Place I Lie Jimmy's mounting fear and paranoia compel him to provoke Larry; McCauley and Miller have a breakthrough; Larry's therapist grows concerned. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 5, 2022 You Promised Jimmy reaches his breaking point; Larry becomes suspicious; McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry's life. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Dennis Lehane
Executive Producer
Dennis Lehane, Taron Egerton, Michaël R. Roskam, Bradley Thomas, Dan Friedkin, Ryan Friedkin, Richard Plepler, Scott Lambert, Alexandra Milchan, Kary Antholis, Jimmy Keene
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 8, 2022
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