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Season 1 – Seven Seconds

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When 15-year-old black cyclist Brenton Butler dies in a hit-and-run accident -- with a white police officer behind the wheel of the vehicle -- Jersey City explodes with racial tension. This crime drama explores the aftermath of the accident, which includes an attempted cover-up by the police department and a volatile trial. Assistant prosecutor KJ wants to prosecute the hit-and-run as a hate crime, in addition to a negligent homicide. The longer the case drags on without a resolution, the more tense the situation becomes. Emmy winner Regina King stars as Brenton's churchgoing mother, Latrice.
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Seven Seconds is undermined by unlikable characters with somewhat predictable arcs, but its grim reflections of societal and racial division are brought to life by able performers and a fearless overall narrative.

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Emily St. James Vox 03/06/2018
Even though I would give up on Seven Seconds every couple of episodes, its weird, wintry world stuck with me and made me want to return, again and again. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 02/26/2018
Seven Seconds is a first-rate thriller that culminates in courtroom drama. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire 02/26/2018
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In the end, Seven Seconds is a diverting watch made better by Regina Freaking King and a few powerful scenes scattered amidst an overwritten season. Go to Full Review Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily 11/10/2020
Yet despite an outstanding performance by American Crime alum and multiple Emmy winner Regina King... , the succinctly titled Seven Seconds does not match the bottom line of a series that simply doesn't know when to end. Go to Full Review Dan Buffa KSDK News (St. Louis) 11/10/2020
If there was ever a television series for the times, it is creator Veena Sud's ten episode crime procedural... Go to Full Review Chauncey K. Robinson People's World 10/11/2018
It is a timely drama that explores various angles and roles to paint a picture of the tangled web of a system that often fails Black Americans. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Larry H @Boulderdawg Feb 9 I never heard of this mini series until a couple of days ago when I went looking around for something to watch on Netflix. I'm now about two thirds of the way though. This is probably the best show I've ever seen about desperate inner city life. This miniseries just absolutely flies up and smacks you in the face. It does not pull any punches and, I do understand, that there are people out their that won't be able to take it. This is not a feel good movie....... Continued review: I finished the series. The last part is the trial. This is the the part where the show starts to fall apart. The trial is not realistic at all. My advice is to watch the 7 shows and forget the last three. I still don't understand the title. It refers to the amount of time the killer cop stood on the hill and watched the kid that he had just ran down. I would have simply named the miniseries "Brandon" See more Mickey S 01/02/2025 This is the best Netflix original I’ve ever seen. I’ve watched it three times already and will watch it again and again. The acting is excellent and the storyline kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Actually, it’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. See more Carlos M 12/22/2024 Michael mosley is the best thing on this show See more Claire F 06/27/2023 Waaay too long - over-acted - & draws too many parallels to its predecessors but without the authenticity. The cliches were eye rolling my bad at times as was the faux emotion. The series swings violently between ‘tough facade' & ‘nauseously soft' - which would be a good reflection of the narrative had it been done in a more sophisticated way - and in 5 episodes instead of 10. See more Roger V 03/16/2023 Good writing, cast, direction, and production gives new and vibrant life to an old story of the heavy tensions between dirty, white cops and black, gang-related citizens. In Jersey City, of all places. The characters are complex, flawed, very well drawn, and superbly played. The impossibility of achieving justice in such a corrupt and unfairly weighted "system" is explored to the hilt in this compelling series. See more Mike C 03/01/2023 Very gripping and at times gritty, this series was full of emotion. Regina King is fantastic as always and the surrounding cast ia as well with the exception of a few detectives. See more Read all reviews
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Veena Sud

Creator

Regina King

Latrice Butler

Clare-Hope Ashitey

KJ Harper

Russell Hornsby

Isaiah Butler

Beau Knapp

Peter Jablonski

Michael Mosley

Joe "Fish" Rinaldi

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Pilot Amid a rogue cover-up of a police-involved hit-and-run, the victim's family searches for answers while a troubled prosecutor digs for the truth. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Brenton's Breath As KJ and Fish continue to investigate, an increasingly nervous Pete considers his options; DiAngelo goes in search of a possible witness. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Matters of Life and Death While Fish pursues an elusive lead, KJ struggles to have a painful conversation with the Butlers; Pete and DiAngelo butt heads. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 23, 2018 That What Follows Latrice attempts to conjure a memory; KJ visits her father; Fish plays hardball with a witness; Pete contemplates the cost of his morals. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Of Gods and Men As cops come under suspicion, Marie receives a surprise visitor, Isaiah worries about Latrice's stability and Seth asks an old friend for help. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Until It Do DiAngelo offers an olive branch, but it may be too late; KJ and Fish clash with stonewallers; Pete's grocery store trip doesn't go as planned. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Boxed Devil As community outrage over Brenton's death grows, Latrice's grief takes her down a dark path; KJ makes a painful confession. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Bailed Out KJ meets her match in court; Latrice tries to address her grief; Isaiah struggles to accept new information about Brenton. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 23, 2018 Witnesses for the Prosecution As the defense puts Brenton's character on trial, KJ gives a powerful opening statement and Isaiah delivers unexpected testimony. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 23, 2018 A Boy and a Bike As the trial edges toward its conclusion, KJ and Fish search for a way to hold the defense accountable and Brenton's parents prepare for what's next. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Veena Sud
Executive Producer
Veena Sud
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 23, 2018
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