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Miniseries – The Corner

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The life of a family living in poverty in West Baltimore.
The Corner — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

Powerfully performed and authentically written, The Corner is an unwavering depiction of life under the thumb of addiction and poverty.

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Daniel Bettridge Guardian 08/14/2018
It's a small slice of the story the same team would go on to tell in The Wire, but one that's every bit as engaging as the critically adored series. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger 06/26/2018
It's a very small part of the story Simon and Burns would tell with The Wire, but just as effective in its own way. Go to Full Review Eric Mink New York Daily News 06/26/2018
Relentlessly intense and depressing, ferociously written and spectacularly acted, The Corner looks at the American drug problem from street level. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 03/30/2020
The Corner is daring television, a show only HBO, which isn't a slave to advertising and ratings, would attempt. Each episode is riveting in its intensity. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 03/30/2020
Let "The Corner" into your living room, and it just might change the way you see the world. Go to Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine 06/26/2018
It shows them shooting, snorting, peddling, thieving and lying on a day-today basis. And it says: Do not turn away, these are human beings. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ken F @RT44350876 08/20/2024 Every single actor in this engaging and moving limited series deserves the highest accolades. The filming amd narrative put you squarely in the ghetto feeling every trial and tribulation the people of the story (a true one with the actual people making cameo appearances) experienced. I watch it once per year amd it never fails to feel like thw first time. See more 10/14/2018 Well written and compellingly acted The Corner is an excellent mini series that suffers from a disjointed narrative structure. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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T.K. Carter

Gary McCullough

Khandi Alexander

Fran Boyd

Sean Nelson

DeAndre McCullough

Clarke Peters

Fat Curt

Tyra Ferrell

Ella Thompson

Toy Connor

Tyreeka Freamon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 16, 2000 Gary's Blues After being bailed out of jail by his mother, Gary attempts to seek redemption from his son, until Ronnie shows up with the promise of more drugs. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 23, 2000 DeAndre's Blues DeAndre agrees to help form a basketball team, but his controlling nature disrupts practice; DeAndre is busted holding drug money. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 30, 2000 Fran's Blues Fran's warnings to DeAndre about selling drugs go unheeded and he gets busted again; Gary tries to steal from a scrap-metal yard; Fran decides to enter rehab. Details Episode 4 Aired May 7, 2000 Dope Fiend Blues Gary (T.K. Carter) tries to go straight on his own, despite temptations, while Fran (Khandi Alexander) detoxes in rehab. Details Episode 5 Aired May 14, 2000 Corner Boy Blues Finally out of rehab, Fran (Khandi Alexander) begins a new life; DeAndre (Sean Nelson) witnesses the birth of his son. Details Episode 6 Aired May 21, 2000 Everyman's Blues Fran's new boyfriend smokes crack; Gary falls prey to addiction again; DeAndre makes questionable career choices. Details

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Season Info

Director
Charles S. Dutton
Executive Producer
Robert F. Colesberry, David Mills, David Simon
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 16, 2000