Miniseries – Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story

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The never-been-told story of one of the most influential rap group in the history of music, RUN DMC. Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell met on the streets of Hollis, Queens, before these hip-hop legends went on to legitimize a genre of music that critics labeled a fad. Their influence on culture shattered racial barriers, making them international stars and fashion leaders of the '80s. After a series of life-changing events and challenges, including the murder of their beloved DJ, Jam Master Jay, Rev Run and DMC reunite to tell their story and celebrate the genre of music they established.

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Leila Latif

Guardian

07/15/2024

4/5

It’s a shame that a series about art that’s rooted in telling it like it is so brazenly sanitises Simmons. But if it’s possible to not throw the baby out with the bathwater, the story of the actual members of Run-DMC remains fascinating and raw.

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Stephanie Malone

Morbidly Beautiful

02/09/2024

5/5

You could watch this documentary for the music alone, and it would be well worth the roughly three-hour commitment. But it’s so much more than music because RUN DMC is about so much more than the music, music defined by honesty, passion, and love.

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Monique Jones

Common Sense Media

02/08/2024

This is a great docuseries for Black History Month viewing or any time that music fans want to delve into the ins, outs, and influences of the pioneering group.

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Johnny Loftus

Decider

02/06/2024

Whether you’re cold chillin’ at a party in a b-boy stance, or rocking the mic and making girls dance, Run-DMC will help you do it.

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Nate Richard

Collider

01/31/2024

8/10

There are some areas where fans will be left wanting more than they'll get, but at the end of the day, Kings From Queens is an emotionally satisfying trip down memory lane.

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Peter Martin

ScreenAnarchy

01/31/2024

Lays down an engrossing and lively story about a group that changed music, changed lives, and influenced a generation of musicians, who in turn have passed down their own distinctive, independent visions to multiple generations of listeners.

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Episode 1

Aired Feb 1, 2024

It's Like That

Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell meet on the streets of Hollis, Queens, and form RUN DMC; the hip-hop legends release their first single, debuting their unique lyrical style and vocal chemistry.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 1, 2024

It's Tricky

RUN DMC defies critics and legitimizes a genre of music that was once labeled a fad; as their fame grows and the explosion of "Walk This Way" alienates their core fanbase, the group struggles to find a consistent voice.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 1, 2024

Down With the King

As "Down With the King" tops the charts, the group embarks on their personal journeys and tragedies; Jay is tragically murdered, leading to the group's demise; years later, Rev and DMC reunite to celebrate their legacy.

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Director: Kirk Fraser
Network: Peacock
Rating: TV-MA (L)
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date: Feb 1, 2024

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