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Miniseries – The Night Of

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Based on the BBC series "Criminal Justice," HBO's eight-part production "The Night Of" stars John Turturro ("O Brother, Where Art Thou?") and Riz Ahmed ("Nightcrawler") in a story about a complex New York City murder case with cultural and political overtones. A night that begins innocently for Pakistani-American college student Nasir "Naz" Khan turns horrific after he meets a mysterious young woman. In custody and awaiting his formal arraignment, Naz realizes that his survival -- or perhaps his demise -- rests not with his attorney, John Stone, but with a particular inmate at Rikers Island.
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The Night Of — Miniseries

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The Night Of is a richly crafted, exquisitely performed mystery that will keep viewers enthralled and leave them devastated.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Feb 23, 2026
4.5/5
It is 10 years since this pungent HBO limited series debuted, and it has improved with time as the stark truths of the show – where incarceration and deprivation took many forms, both public and personal – have only grown bitterly stronger. Go to Full Review Alyssa Rosenberg Washington Post Jun 26, 2018
The worst gap between rigorous style and ridiculous substance fortunately comes early in "The Night Of," which is why I can argue honestly that you should push through it to what comes after. Go to Full Review Alexis Okeowo The New Yorker Jun 25, 2018
What redeemed the show... was Ahmed's magnificent performance, and the disturbing, and convincing, coming of age his character underwent during his time behind bars. Go to Full Review Kshitij Rawat The Indian Express Mar 9, 2021
It is beautifully shot, written with a sensitive eye, and is likely to please those looking to invest time in a crime-drama that is satisfyingly gripping right until its ambiguous ending. Go to Full Review Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It Jan 2, 2021
A captivating series that will have you hooked within minutes. Go to Full Review Kate Summerscale London Review of Books Nov 6, 2018
It reveals itself as a story about the difficulty -- and the danger -- of being sure... The Night of is so keen to reject the grammar of the whodunnit that it sets itself at an ironic distance from fiction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Neil K @Krishman 18 hrs ago Loved it. Brilliant setup, characters and execution. See more Ian S @RT48225084 Aug 14, 2026 Top notch writing and acting propel this crime drama.Quality mini-series that never pulls it's punches. The ugliness of a murder investigation and court case is on full display. Great performance from John Turturro. See more Natalie S @uknatty Aug 8, 2026 Great acting shows the worse of humanity in Prison definitely recommend the show for it's very authentic reality See more Adela J @RT58977421346 Aug 1, 2026 A real nail biter I unfortunately binged in 2 days which prevented me from doing that much else. Hate to sound like an old git but crime shows over ten years old were so much less formulaic. See more K A @spammerson Jul 18, 2026 Thrilling and realistic but slow paced too often See more Natalie W @Wolfy374 Jul 15, 2026 One of the tightest crime stories I’ve seen, no wasted episodes and it pulls you in fast. See more Read all reviews
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Steven Zaillian

Creator

Richard Price

Creator

John Turturro

John Stone

Riz Ahmed

Nasir "Naz" Khan

Michael Kenneth Williams

Freddy Knight

Bill Camp

Dennis Box

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 10, 2016 Part 1: The Beach A Pakistani-American student's night takes a turn for the worse when he is arrested for murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 17, 2016 Part 2: Subtle Beast While attorney John Stone counsels Naz, lead detective Dennis Box investigates the crime. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 24, 2016 Part 3: A Dark Crate As he awaits his formal arraignment at Rikers Island, Naz realizes that his survival, or perhaps his demise, rests in the hands of a particular inmate. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 31, 2016 Part 4: The Art of War Attorney John Stone works to uncover information about the crime. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 7, 2016 Part 5: The Season of the Witch Box reconstructs Naz's whereabouts on the night of the murder. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 14, 2016 Part 6: Samson and Delilah Prosecutor Helen Weiss prepares for the upcoming trial; Naz's alliance with Freddy continues to grow. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 21, 2016 Part 7: Ordinary Death Naz's trial moves to the defense phase. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 28, 2016 Part 8: The Call of the Wild Stone is thrust into the spotlight as a controversy involving the defense emerges. Details

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Season Info

Director
Steven Zaillian, James Marsh
Creator
Steven Zaillian, Richard Price
Executive Producer
Steven Zaillian, Richard Price, Jane Tranter, James Gandolfini, Peter Moffat
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 10, 2016
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