When They See Us
A harrowing, slow-burning immersion into injustice that leaves you shaken and angry long after each episode ends.
Dark, tense · about trauma and justice · true story
Unbelievable
A quiet, heavy, methodical watch that sits with trauma and institutional failure, rewarding patience with deep empathy and slow-burning tension.
About American television miniseries
Genres true crime
Starring Toni Collette, Kaitlyn Dever, Merritt Wever
Length 1 seasons, 8 episodes
Network Netflix
Country United States
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