The Night Of: Season 1
2016 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.2
Miniseries
What Season 1 of The Night Of
John Stone, a New York lawyer, agrees to defend Nasir Khan, a college student of Pakistani origin accused of killing a woman on the Upper West Side. The case is more than just a file: it carries cultural and political tensions that shape every decision the defense makes. Facing them, Detective Dennis Box leads the investigation and Prosecutor Helen Weiss presses the charges. The series follows the inquiries, the trials and the workings of the criminal justice system, and focuses on Rikers Island, where defendants await trial for serious crimes. Riz Ahmed and John Turturro lead the cast.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Part 1: The Beach
What starts as a perfect night for Pakistani-American student Nasir “Naz” Khan becomes a nightmare when he’s arrested for murder.
Directed by: Steven Zaillian · Written by: Richard Price · Starring: Syam M. Lafi, Afton Williamson, Victor Verhaeghe, Joshua Bitton
1x02 Part 2: Subtle Beast
As attorney John Stone counsels Naz, lead detective Dennis Box investigates the crime.
Directed by: Steven Zaillian · Written by: Richard Price · Starring: Carter Hudson, Syam M. Lafi, Paul Sparks, Afton Williamson
1x03 Part 3: A Dark Crate
Awaiting his formal arraignment at Rikers Island, Naz realizes that his survival, or perhaps his demise, rests with a particular inmate, Freddy.
Directed by: Steven Zaillian · Written by: Richard Price · Starring: Eleasha Gamble, Mohammad Bakri, Chris Perfetti, Paul Sparks
1x04 Part 4: The Art of War
Stone works to uncover information about the crime.
Directed by: James Marsh · Written by: Richard Price · Starring: Racquel Palmer, Syam M. Lafi, Paul Sparks, Michael Kenneth Williams
1x05 Part 5: The Season of the Witch
Box reconstructs Naz’s whereabouts on “the night of.”
Directed by: Steven Zaillian · Written by: Richard Price, Steven Zaillian · Starring: Racquel Palmer, Mohammad Bakri, Chris Perfetti, Michael Kenneth Williams
1x06 Part 6: Samson and Delilah
As prosecutor Helen Weiss prepares for trial, Naz’s alliance with Freddy deepens.
Directed by: Steven Zaillian · Written by: Steven Zaillian, Richard Price · Starring: Syam M. Lafi, Paul Sparks, Michael Kenneth Williams, Amara Karan
1x07 Part 7: Ordinary Death
The trial of The State v. Nasir Khan moves to the defense phase.
Directed by: Steven Zaillian · Written by: Steven Zaillian, Richard Price · Starring: Mohammad Bakri, Syam M. Lafi, Paul Sparks, Michael Kenneth Williams
1x08 Part 8: The Call of the Wild Season Finale
A controversy surrounding the defense puts Stone in the spotlight as Naz’s trial reaches its climax.
Directed by: Steven Zaillian · Written by: Richard Price, Steven Zaillian · Starring: Syam M. Lafi, Paul Sparks, Michael Kenneth Williams, Glenne Headly
Season 1 Cast
Riz AhmedNasir 'Naz' Khan8 episodes
John TurturroJohn Stone8 episodes
Bill CampDennis Box8 episodes
Poorna JagannathanSafar Khan8 episodes
Amara KaranChandra8 episodes
Paul SparksDon Taylor6 episodes
Michael Kenneth WilliamsFreddy Knight6 episodes
Joshua BittonOfficer Robert Maldonado4 episodes
Nabil ElouahabiYusuf4 episodes
Mustafa ShakirVictor4 episodes
Esau PritchettMr. Day4 episodes
J.D. WilliamsTrevor Williams4 episodes
Aaron MotenPetey4 episodes
Frank WoodMedical Examiner4 episodes
Lord JamarTino4 episodes
Jeff WincottDetective Lucas4 episodes
Chris McKinneyRikers Head CO4 episodes
Mohammad BakriTariq3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of The Night Of
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of The Night Of?
Season 1 of The Night Of has 8 episodes.
When did Season 1 of The Night Of premiere?
Premiered on July 10, 2016.
Where to watch Season 1 of The Night Of?
Available by subscription on Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and HBO Max Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, 1x01, “Part 1: The Beach,” with a 8.7.