Seven Seconds (TV series)
- Clare-Hope Ashitey
- Beau Knapp
- Michael Mosley
- David Lyons
- Russell Hornsby
- Raúl Castillo
- Patrick Murney
- Zackary Momoh
- Michelle Veintimilla
- Regina King
- Veena Sud
- Gavin O'Connor
- Lawrence Bender
- Kevin Kelly Brown
- Alex Reznik
- Dan Nowak
- Jonathan Filley
- Shana Fishcer Huber
Bender Brown Productions
Filmtribe
Fox 21 Television Studios
Seven Seconds is an American crime drama television series, based on the Russian film The Major written and directed by Yuri Bykov, that premiered on February 23, 2018, on Netflix.[1] The series, which is created, executive produced, and showrun by Veena Sud, follows the people involved in investigating the death of a Black teenager and his family as they reel after the loss. On April 18, 2018, Netflix confirmed there would not be a second season, deeming it a limited series.
Premise
Peter Jablonski, a white Polish-American Narcotics Detective in Jersey City, New Jersey, accidentally hits and critically injures Black teenager Brenton Butler with his car. Jablonski is in shock, and calls his fellow police officers from the Narcotics Division to join him at the scene. Crooked officer Mike DiAngelo, who does business with drug dealers, takes charge of the matter, assumes Brenton is dead, and orders the others to perform a cover-up. Racial tensions explode in the face of injustice and the absence of quick resolution to the case.[2]
Cast and characters
Main
- Clare-Hope Ashitey as K.J. Harper
- Beau Knapp as Peter Jablonski
- Michael Mosley as Joe “Fish” Rinaldi
- David Lyons as Mike DiAngelo
- Russell Hornsby as Isaiah Butler
- Raúl Castillo as Felix Osorio
- Patrick Murney as Manny Wilcox
- Zackary Momoh as Seth Butler
- Michelle Veintimilla as Marie Jablonski
- Regina King as Latrice Butler
Recurring
- Corey Champagne as Kadeuce Porter
- Nadia Alexander as Nadine MacAllister
- Melanie Nicholls-King as Marcelle
- Coley Mustafa Speaks as Messiah
- Adriana DeMeo as Teresa
- Jeremy Davidson as James Connelly
- Sawyer Niehaus as Maggie Rinaldi
- Gretchen Mol as Sam Hennessy
- Lou Martini Jr. as Barry Piumetti
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | "Pilot" | Gavin O'Connor | Veena Sud | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
2 | "Brenton's Breath" | Jonathan Demme | Veena Sud | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
3 | "Matters of Life and Death" | Jon Amiel | J. David Shanks | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
4 | "That What Follows" | Tanya Hamilton | Dan Nowak | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
5 | "Of Gods and Men" | Coky Giedroyc | Shalisha Francis | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
6 | "Until It Do" | Ernest Dickerson | Francesca Sloane | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
7 | "Boxed Devil" | Ed Bianchi | Rhett Rossi | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
8 | "Bailed Out" | Dan Attias | Evangeline Ordaz | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
9 | "Witnesses for the Prosecution" | Victoria Mahoney | John Lopez | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
10 | "A Boy and a Bike" | Ed Bianchi | Veena Sud & Shalisha Francis | February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23) |
Production
Development
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On October 18, 2016, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a one season series order consisting of 10 episodes. The series was created by Veena Sud with Gavin O'Connor attached to direct. Sud and O’Connor were expected to executive produce alongside Lawrence Bender, Kevin Brown, and Alex Reznik. Production companies involved with the show include Fox 21 TV Studios.[3][4]
On April 18, 2018, Netflix announced they were not renewing the series for a second season,[5] leaving the crimes – including murder – of Jablonski's crooked fellow officers unresolved.
Casting
On October 25, 2016, it was announced that David Lyons and Beau Knapp had joined the show as series regulars.[6] On November 17, 2016, Russell Hornsby, Raul Castillo, and Zackary Momoh joined the main cast.[7] Later that month, Michael Mosley and Patrick Murney were cast as series regulars as well.[8] On December 1, 2016, it was confirmed that Regina King had been cast in the series regular role of Latrice Butler.[9] A few weeks later, Clare-Hope Ashitey was cast in the series' lead role of K.J. Harper.[10]
Release
On January 24, 2018, Netflix released the official trailer for the series and a collection of first look images.[11]
Reception
Critical response
The series has received a positive reception from critics. On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 78% approval rating with an average rating of 6.02 out of 10 based on 44 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "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."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 68 out of 100 based on 20 critics.[13]
Awards and nominations
Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2nd Black Reel Awards for Television | Outstanding Television Movie or Limited Series | Seven Seconds | Won | [14] |
Outstanding Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series | Regina King | Won | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series | Corey Champagne | Nominated | ||
Russell Hornsby | Won | |||
Outstanding Directing, TV Movie or Limited Series | Ernest Dickerson | Nominated | ||
Victoria Mahoney | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Writing, TV Movie or Limited Series | Veena Sud & Shalisha Francis | Won | ||
70th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Regina King | Won | [15][16] |
76th Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Regina King | Nominated | [17][18] |
References
- ^ "The Major". Russian Film Hub. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ Aurthur, Kate (30 December 2017). "Everything You Need to Know About TV And Movies In 2018". BuzzFeed. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 19, 2016). "Netflix Nears Series Order For Racially Charged Drama From 'The Killing' Creator, 'The Accountant' Director & Fox 21". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 28, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (October 18, 2016). "Netflix Nears Series Order for Veena Sud Racial Crime Drama 'Seven Seconds'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 19, 2018). "'Seven Seconds' Not Getting Second Season On Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 25, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (October 25, 2016). "'Seven Seconds': David Lyons & Beau Knapp To Co-Star In Netflix Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 18, 2016). "'Seven Seconds': Russell Hornsby, Raul Castillo & Zackary Momoh Cast In Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 30, 2016). "'Seven Seconds': Michael Mosley & Patrick Murney Cast In Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 1, 2016). "'Seven Seconds': Regina King Joins Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (December 15, 2016). "Netflix Crime Drama 'Seven Seconds' Taps 'Children of Men' Actress to Star (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 24, 2018). "'Seven Seconds' Trailer: Regina King Seeks Justice In Netflix Crime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 28, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ "Seven Seconds - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Seven Seconds - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ "Voters Are "Sweet" on Queen Sugar". Black Reel Awards. June 14, 2018. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ THR Staff (September 17, 2018). "Emmys: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Koblin, John (September 17, 2018). "2018 Emmys: 'Game of Thrones' and 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Win Top Awards". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 6, 2018). "Golden Globes Nominations: 'Vice', 'Versace' Lead Wide-Ranging Field – Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ Snierson, Dan (January 6, 2019). "Golden Globes 2019: See the full winners list". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
External links
- Official website
- Seven Seconds at IMDb
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