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Season 1 – The Sinner

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Detective Harry Ambrose investigates a chilling new homicide each season. He employs some unusual tactics and a deep capacity for empathy to solve his cases. His boundless dedication is driven by his dark past, leading him into powerful and often dangerously intimate bonds with his suspects. "The Sinner" is a blend of a thrilling murder investigation and raw character drama, creating an electrifying ride with standout performances. The series was originally adapted from the novel of the same name by Petra Hammesfahr; however, the book's darker outlook was toned down, and the location was shifted from Germany to Upstate New York.
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The Sinner — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Smartly unpredictable and led by powerful performances from a talented cast, the darkly compelling The Sinner sinks its hooks in fast and doesn't let go.

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Stuart Heritage Guardian 11/09/2017
But the joy of The Sinner is getting to watch Biel do everything in her power to just get the ordeal over with. Go to Full Review Johanna Schneller Toronto Star 08/30/2017
This series is not a whodunit; it's a why'd-she-do-it. It's such a clever conceit it leaves you asking why, too: Why hasn't this been done more often? Go to Full Review Molly Fitzpatrick Entertainment Weekly 08/29/2017
B-
Cora's is a peaceful, predictable existence, if a suffocating one: It's like Everybody Loves Raymond moved to upstate New York - minus the jokes, plus what seems like serious, untreated depression on its protagonist's part. Go to Full Review Mark Serrels CNET 03/29/2023
The Sinner's first season, as a standalone, is as good as it gets. If you're looking for a murder mystery to sustain your dark impulses and drag you kicking and screaming from start to finish, look no further. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 12/21/2022
3.5/5
It is a dark series with very little light to speak of. What does shine through is the acting of Jessica Biel. Go to Full Review Alix Turner Ready Steady Cut 05/10/2021
4/5
The Sinner is an American crime drama focusing on a young woman (Jessica Biel) who commits a seemingly inexplicable crime and the detective (Bill Pullman) who works hard to explain it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stipe U @Stipe Feb 8 Bill and Jessica are amazing in this one See more Shelly P. @Shellyrt Jan 23 I think the show is very entertaining. I liked all 4-seasons. See more Brady R @BRICE24 Dec 11 This is probably the best thing Jessica Biel has ever been good in. She was phenomenal. I think my rating would've been higher if most of the plot made sense; it seemed a little illogical. This season could've benefited if there were 4 instead of 8 episodes; it seemed to drag out a bit. The ending was a little underwhelming for me. But a great season overall See more Lina A. @linaza Oct 25 Slow and intense at the same time. Love the rhythm! Not the typical murder mystery. Yo get to deeply know the characters, especially the darkest aspects of their lives and personalities. See more Crystal O Oct 22 The storyline is continually interrupted by meaningless and weird s*x scenes with no relevance. Then you have the grotesque ins*st scenes between the two sisters and the sick sister who is obsessed with s*x. It’s garbage. See more Raquel E @raquelea Sep 8 A dark, slow-burn mystery that pulls you in with its psychological depth. Jessica Biel delivers a raw performance, and the story explores trauma and guilt in a way that keeps you hooked until the final reveal. See more Read all reviews
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Derek Simonds

Creator

Jessica Biel

Cora Tannetti

Bill Pullman

Detective Harry Ambrose

Christopher Abbott

Mason Tannetti

Dohn Norwood

Actor

Abby Miller

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 2, 2017 Part I A housewife stabs a beachgoer to death, which sparks an investigation and creates confusion in a small town. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 9, 2017 Part II Cora tries to block Ambrose's investigation; Mason struggles to come to terms with secrets from Cora's past. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 16, 2017 Part III Ambrose uncovers a secret about Cora that changes the course of the investigation; Mason takes matters into his own hands. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 23, 2017 Part IV Ambrose returns to Mosswood to confront Vera about the commune's work. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 30, 2017 Part V After the discovery of a body in the woods, more questions arise. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 5, 2017 Part VI When Ambrose begins to waver, Cora convinces him to take a risk for the case. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 12, 2017 Part VII Cora finally remembers the night in question. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 20, 2017 Part VIII Cora's fate is determined. Details

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The Sinner — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Antonio Campos, Cherien Dabis
Creator
Derek Simonds
Executive Producer
Jessica Biel, Charlie Gogolak, Michelle Purple, Derek Simonds
Network
USA
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 2, 2017
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