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Season 4 – Rectify

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Sundance Channel's first wholly owned scripted series stars Aden Young as Daniel Holden, who spends nearly 20 years on death row for the rape and murder of a teenage girl, before new DNA evidence nullifies his conviction. He returns home, but he's far from welcomed. He's an outsider now in a town that remains divided by his alleged crime, and contributing to his uncertain future is the man who prosecuted him -- riding that notoriety to become a state senator -- is plotting to reopen the case. As he struggles to adapt, Daniel is comforted by support from his younger sister, Amantha, who has always believed in his innocence and has worked her entire adult life to secure his release. Not so for Ted Jr., Daniel's stepbrother with whom he has no relationship. Insecure and manipulative, Ted is skeptical of Daniel's motives and will do anything to protect his family.

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Rectify — Season 4

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Critics Consensus

In its final season, Rectify endures as a vital and compelling drama, poignantly driven by a narrative that envelops its characters in complexity, humanity, and a bittersweet beauty.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 04/30/2020
What happens to Daniel and to Teddy Jr. and Tawney, unfolds with a slowness that is highly unusual, even in the best of TV drama. Scenes are extended for their quietness, not their melodrama. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 12/28/2016
We may never see another show like Rectify. It was a program as unafraid of silence as it was of melodrama. And it's another series on this list that entirely transcended its set-up. Go to Full Review Emily Nussbaum The New Yorker 11/28/2016
With its skewed insights into carceral cruelty, Rectify took the slot that "The Wire" used to occupy: it's the smart crime drama whose fans have trouble persuading others to watch, because it sounds too grim-or maybe too good for you. Go to Full Review Kathryn Reklis The Christian Century 08/20/2018
Its exploration of moral and spiritual landscapes suggests new and unexpected directions for television. Go to Full Review Ashley Bissette Sumerel Tell-Tale TV 06/20/2018
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No TV show captivates me in the same way Rectify does, and no other show makes me consider the world so differently. Go to Full Review Lara Zarum Flavorwire 12/18/2016
In an ironically satisfying ending, 'Rectify' suggests that closure is a mirage, always on the horizon but never at your feet. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rob W @Mr_Inbetween 01/14/2024 This show is still one of my all time favorites. It's almost perfect. Wishing there were more shows like this. The cinimetography is beautiful and the acting by everyone is incredible. Well done Rectify, well done! See more Ford G @RT40522586 02/05/2023 The human condition, our strengths and our absurdities are shown through virtually every character in unique and layered ways. I laughed and leaked for and with so many of the characters. I was moved to binge even when I should not have. Absolutely great. See more Anton A @RT22107531 01/16/2022 A very good finale of a series. While there's no definite happiness, you see a man truly getting his life back on track and starting to be hopeful again for the future. See more 03/07/2021 Possibly the best television show I've ever watched. See more 07/21/2020 Perfect final season to a perfect tv series. See more 12/25/2019 Excellent acting and writing and a good amount of depth and realism; the slow pace was not a problem for me for the first two seasons, but the show began to drag in the the third season, and the final season was excessively slow. A balance needed to be achieved between drama, emotion, and pacing that was not achieved. So much potential that fizzled out because of poor pacing. It was also frustrating to invest that much time and not have a resolution to the murder mystery component. Overall, though, unique among dramas for its depth and subtlety. See more Read all reviews
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Aden Young

Daniel Holden

Abigail Spencer

Amantha Holden

Adelaide Clemens

Tawney Talbot

Bruce McKinnon

Ted Talbot Sr.

Clayne Crawford

Ted Talbot Jr.

J. Smith-Cameron

Janet Talbot

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 26, 2016 A House Divided Daniel navigates the complicated dynamics of group living at The New Canaan Project. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 2, 2016 Yolk Back in Paulie, the Holden/Talbot family adjusts to daily life without Daniel's influence; Janet frets over Daniel's life away from home. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2016 Bob & Carol & Ted Jr & Alice Daniel continues to adjust to group living which is further complicated by his new roommate; Janet plans to visit Daniel. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2016 Go Ask Roger Daniel gets a temporary respite from the grind of the halfway house when he and Chloe set out on an adventure. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 2016 Pineapples in Paris Daniel has a confrontation in group therapy that makes his question the possibility of adjusting to normal life. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2016 Physics Ted Sr. seeks his own bliss; Janet and Daniel attempt to be honest with one another about what's between them. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 7, 2016 Happy Unburdening Daniel worries his life has gotten a little too real; with Jared's help, Janet is loosening her grip on the past; Teddy opens up to Ted Senior about what he really wants for his future; Amantha reconnects with her past in an unexpected way. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 14, 2016 All I'm Sayin' As he begins to realize what his new life may entail, Daniel starts to appreciate the progress he's made; Janet bonds with someone unexpected. Details

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Rectify — Season 4

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Season Info

Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal, Patrick Cady, Ray McKinnon, Keith Boak, Billy Gierhart, Scott Teems, Kate Woods
Executive Producer
Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein
Screenwriter
Ray McKinnon, Coleman Herbert, Kate Powers, Scott Teems
Network
SundanceTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 26, 2016