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Limited Series – Black Bird

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98% Tomatometer 81 Reviews 95% Audience Score 500+ Ratings
Inspired by actual events, when high school football hero and decorated policeman’s son Jimmy Keene is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison, he is given the choice of a lifetime — enter a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall, or stay where he is and serve his full sentence with no possibility of parole. Keene quickly realizes his only way out is to elicit a confession and find out where the bodies of several young girls are buried before Hall’s appeal goes through. But is this suspected killer telling the truth? Or is it just another tale from a serial liar? Read More Read Less
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Critics Consensus

Dennis Lehane's penchant for authentic grit is on full display in Blackbird, an absorbing prison drama distinguished by its moral complexity and elevated by an outstanding ensemble.

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Kristen Lopez indieWire It’s a tone poem more than a plot-driven television show. It interrogated masculinity in a way that invited people in with a crime story, only to leave them with a call for deeper introspection about how we all move through the world. Rated: B+ Aug 22, 2022 Full Review Andrew Male Times (UK) This is Egerton’s show and he is utterly convincing as a man with nothing left to save him but the art of the con. Aug 5, 2022 Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast There may be more serial killer screen performances in movies and TV than there are actual serial killers, and yet Paul Walter Hauser’s turn in Black Bird is one for the ages. Jul 30, 2022 Full Review Tamma Moksha The Hindu If you are a Mindhunter fan who has still not gotten over not getting a third season of your favourite show, Black Bird can provide some much-needed closure. Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies [Taron] Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser are the poster boys of Black Bird, and they earn the hell out of that spot. Both of them physically and psychologically transform into their respective roles and play off of each other so beautifully. Rated: 3/5 Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Aaron Phillips But Why Tho? A Geek Community Black Bird is an enjoyable series, but in the genre of true crime stories, it underdelivers overall. Rated: 7/10 Jan 14, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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James B From writers to actors everything was excellent. Especially Hauser as Larry. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Megan C I just binged this movie series! I mean how could you not binge it! LOL! This movie series deserves all the accolades and awards! Jimmy Keene is an interesting person to say the least. Loved his story! I am sure there is more to know about his life for sure! I would love to see a prequel or a follow up series! 👍 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review George T Amazing thriller! This is a must-see! Jimmy Keene's story is heroic and redemptive! Truly he has the guts and the tenacity to complete anything. Read his books! Great books! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Arthur M Tremenda historia, actuaciones y que sea real te da un vuelco al corazón. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Jennie B Brilliant series. Very highly recommended. Brilliant performances from Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review Beto C Tremenda historia de la realidad y creo que hay mucho nivel tanto de actores como de guión. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 8, 2022 Pilot Jimmy Keene is living in the fast lane -- until he gets a 10-year prison sentence; behind bars, he's approached about a high-stakes deal for freedom. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 8, 2022 We Are Coming, Father Abraham Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission; Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 15, 2022 Hand to Mouth Struggling with his transition to maximum security prison, Jimmy initiates a friendship with Larry; new holes in Larry's stories are uncovered. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 22, 2022 WhatsHerName In the aftermath of a prison riot, Jimmy and Larry find themselves with time to learn more about each other. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 29, 2022 The Place I Lie Jimmy's mounting fear and paranoia compel him to provoke Larry; McCauley and Miller have a breakthrough; Larry's therapist grows concerned. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 5, 2022 You Promised Jimmy reaches his breaking point; Larry becomes suspicious; McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry's life. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Dennis Lehane
Executive Producer
Dennis Lehane, Taron Egerton, Michaël R. Roskam, Bradley Thomas, Dan Friedkin, Ryan Friedkin, Richard Plepler, Scott Lambert, Alexandra Milchan, Kary Antholis, Jimmy Keene
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 8, 2022
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