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Black Bird

2022 · Crime, Drama · 1 season · ★ 8.1

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Synopsis of Black Bird

James "Jimmy" Keene, played by Taron Egerton, was once a promising football prospect with several scholarships waiting for him. He decided to stay in the Chicago area and get into drug trafficking, until a police operation put him behind bars. He accepts a plea deal, convinced he'll get two years with the possibility of parole, but the prosecution adds weapons charges, and he ends up sentenced to ten years with no such possibility. Then he receives a proposal: if he transfers to a maximum-security facility for criminals with mental disorders and wins the trust of Larry Hall, an alleged serial killer, he must get a confession from him about where several young victims are buried before his appeal is resolved. In return, he will be granted unconditional freedom. Created by Dennis Lehane and airing on Apple TV+, the miniseries stars Paul Walter Hauser as Hall.

«One man's freedom hides in another man's darkness.»

1season
6episodes
64 minper episode
8.1audience scoreTMDB · 1,105 votes
8.1IMDb rating149,039 votes

Seasons of Black Bird

Season 1Season 12022 · 6 ep. · ★ 8.1

Cast by Black Bird

Taron EgertonTaron EgertonJames 'Jimmy' Keene6 episodes
Paul Walter HauserPaul Walter HauserLarry Hall6 episodes
Sepideh MoafiSepideh MoafiLauren McCauley6 episodes
Greg KinnearGreg KinnearBrian Miller6 episodes
Ray LiottaRay LiottaJames 'Big Jim' Keene6 episodes
Joe WilliamsonJoe WilliamsonCO Carter5 episodes
Robert WisdomRobert WisdomEdmund Beaumont4 episodes
Robyn MalcolmRobyn MalcolmSammy Keene4 episodes
Laney StiebingLaney StiebingJessica Roach3 episodes
Cecilia LealCecilia LealRochelle3 episodes
Jake McLaughlinJake McLaughlinGary Hall3 episodes
John JabaleyJohn JabaleyCO Burden3 episodes
Melanie Nicholls-KingMelanie Nicholls-KingAmelia Hackett3 episodes
Tony AmendolaTony AmendolaVincent 'The Chin' Gigante3 episodes
Trazi LashawnTrazi LashawnCO Holt3 episodes
Carlo AlbanCarlo AlbanChris Drysdale2 episodes
Christopher BerryChristopher BerryJudge2 episodes
Rudy EisenzopfRudy EisenzopfJeff Steinbeck2 episodes
Jason BayleJason BayleDetective Johansen2 episodes
Cullen MossCullen MossRuss Aborn2 episodes
Kwajalyn BrownKwajalyn BrownDiane Wood2 episodes
Michael Francis HornDeArmond2 episodes
Kiley CascianoYoung Lynne Keene2 episodes
Christopher B. DuncanChristopher B. DuncanAaron Zicherman2 episodes
Jeff RobinsJeff RobinsDonny2 episodes
Charles GreenCharles GreenRobert Hall2 episodes
Brandon MoralesBrandon MoralesCO Charlie2 episodes
Addison RossAddison RossBrooke Miller (Age 7)Episode 1
Santo PanzarellaSanto PanzarellaBrendanEpisode 1
Lee TergesenLee TergesenRoger NevinsEpisode 1
T.C. MatherneT.C. MatherneLennyEpisode 1
Logan MacraeLogan MacraeSchultzEpisode 1
Stephen Louis GrushStephen Louis GrushDanny DunnEpisode 1
Kevin PozzoDEA GoonEpisode 1
Michael TacconiMichael TacconiDEA WilliamsonEpisode 1
Jeff GraysJeff GraysEmotional InmateEpisode 1
Robert Walker BranchaudRobert Walker BranchaudMalcolm WinslowEpisode 1
Fred DavisFred DavisFCI GuardEpisode 1
Jenny BallardJenny BallardAndrea MillerEpisode 1
Robert Diago DoQuiRobert Diago DoQuiPat HartshornEpisode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Dennis Lehane
Address
Michaël R. Roskam, Joe Chappelle, Jim McKay
Music
Barry Burns, Martin Bulloch, Dominic Aitchison, Stuart Braithwaite
Photography
Natalie Kingston
Executive Producer
Dan Friedkin, Kary Antholis, Michaël R. Roskam, Ryan Friedkin
Production companies
Imperative Entertainment, EDEN Productions, EMJAG Productions, Crime Story Media, Hans Bubby
Network or Platform
Apple TV
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
July 7, 2022
Last Episode
August 4, 2022 (1x06)
Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
Awards
Won 2 Emmy Awards; 9 wins and 23 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Black Bird

In 2008, Paramount Pictures and GK-Films bought the rights to Keene's story for a movie, and Brad Pitt was approached for the lead role.
Ray Liotta joined the cast in March, and Greg Kinnear and Sepideh Moafi came on board the following month. Apple had announced the series in January 2021.
Production began in April 2021 in New Orleans, a few months after Apple announced the series.
Mike Hale of The New York Times notes that the miniseries hits its stride in the fourth episode, directed by Jim McKay.
Rotten Tomatoes gives it an approval rating of 98%, with an average score of 8.2/10 based on 80 professional reviews.
The series was nominated for a 2023 Golden Globe in the Best Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television category.
The Hollywood Reporter noted that the series gains weight thanks to one of Ray Liotta's last on-screen appearances.
During filming, the crew had to evacuate New Orleans because of a hurricane and resumed production three weeks later; they also took COVID tests five days a week.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikidata

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Seasons Does Black Bird Have?

Black Bird has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Where to Watch Black Bird in Spain?

Black Bird is available on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel with a subscription.

Has Black Bird ended?

Yes. Black Bird has ended, and its final episode aired on August 4, 2022.

Who Stars in Black Bird?

The main cast includes Taron Egerton (James 'Jimmy' Keene), Paul Walter Hauser (Larry Hall), Sepideh Moafi (Lauren McCauley) and Greg Kinnear (Brian Miller).

Who Created Black Bird?

Black Bird is a creation of Dennis Lehane.

How Long Does It Take to Watch All of Black Bird?

With episodes of about 64 minutes, watching all 6 episodes takes approximately 6 hours.

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