The Night Of

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 10, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 522 Ratings

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    A highlight in the mini-series genre. The pilot is phenomenal and the story is cautionary. Its a kystery that doesn't try to be solve only exonerate. A slow burn that slowly unwinds to it climatic finish. Riz Ahmed doe eyed naivete is well performed alongside Turturro sleazy lawyer. An excellent thriller.
  2. geewah
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    This is a fantastic limited series.
    A taut, clever script that never fails to captivate.
    Turturro & Ahmed are excellent in the lead roles.
    One of if not the best shows of 2016.
  3. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    "The Night Of" is both a riveting courtroom drama and an incisive look at the American Criminal Justice system. This is aided by phenomenal acting across the board, a brilliant script, and tension that never lets go.
  4. SamComedian
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    "The Night Of" en inglés, que decir, un seriote como la copa de un pino, aunque solo dura 8 episodios, se hacen super amenos y muy emocionantes.
    Fue una serie que cogí sin muchas ganas porque ya no sabia que ver en HBO, ostras, fue ver el primer episodio y alucinar, la trama es fantástica ( de suspense y policiaca, no digo más que si no son spoilers ), los actores son increíbles, tenemos    "The Night Of" en inglés, que decir, un seriote como la copa de un pino, aunque solo dura 8 episodios, se hacen super amenos y muy emocionantes.
    Fue una serie que cogí sin muchas ganas porque ya no sabia que ver en HBO, ostras, fue ver el primer episodio y alucinar, la trama es fantástica ( de suspense y policiaca, no digo más que si no son spoilers ), los actores son increíbles, tenemos a John Turturro, Riz Ahmed, Michael K. Williams, Bill Camp, etc. No se puede pedir mas.
    Me ha encantado y el final te deja, bueno... no digo nada. 10 sobre 10 sin duda. Mi octava crítica u/o review de la sección de TV.    … Expand
  5. ajgseries
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    It’s one of the greatest mini series I’ve seen in my life. The thing that catches my attention the most is the cinematography. There is something beautiful, something magnificent to appreciate in every scene. The thing I least liked was the end, not bad, but I think it could have finished better. It's a well-produced series, very characteristic of HBO.
  6. GoodVibrations
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    I really like many parts of this tv series, and I doubt they can top this first season in a second season. I really like the lawyer character, who is seedy, beaten-down, and jaded, and he is not on a wholly different plane from his criminal clients as some lawyers are. This shows the darker side of the law profession. I like how this character beats the odds to win this big league criminalI really like many parts of this tv series, and I doubt they can top this first season in a second season. I really like the lawyer character, who is seedy, beaten-down, and jaded, and he is not on a wholly different plane from his criminal clients as some lawyers are. This shows the darker side of the law profession. I like how this character beats the odds to win this big league criminal case. I like the Riz Ahmed character and how he is transformed in jail from a good, sweet, dutiful kid into a tough, swaggering enforcer for his mentor, Freddy. Ahmed successfully portrayed this transformation. In some ways, I like how the mystery is not completely solved leaving the case unsolved, but in other ways, I wish there had been more closure and resolution about who killed the girl. I like the retiring cop character who actually has a conscience and tries to do the right thing in the end. He is a contrast to the Ahmed character who gets corrupted by the jail system. I didn't like the kiss between Ahmed and the young corporate lawyer since (1) it is very implausible (2) it introduces an unnecessary romantic subplot that doesn't add anything. I hope there will be a season two, but, as I said, I doubt a season two will measure up to season one. I definitely hope Turturro as the lawyer and the cop characters both return since their duel was the central plotting angle.… Expand
  7. Aimarley
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    Una producción espectacular.
    con actores buenos y un inicio de serie muy interesante.
    vi el piloto de la serie. y desde el minuto 1 es brutal la serie.
    A mi me engancho, desde el principio.
  8. Palladium-46
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    It's rare to see something so terrific -- the actors are uniformly brilliant, the direction so intricate, and the story so mesmerizing. I am a big fan of Paul Sparks ("House of Cards"), who is featured in this series. Turturro gives his best work ever. The writing is the best I've seen in years.
  9. NihadBOSna
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Damn this has been good show.I just loved it, loved the dark side of the series...seeing how prison can change people forever,how someone innocent can be punished. Definitely one of the best series of this year
  10. Boras
    Nov 23, 2016
    9
    I personally prefer mini-series. this one is a very good one. Turturro is a bit too much for the rest of the cast, it's role is a bit dominant among the other actors, however playing quality is superb the plot is deep and sticks you to your screen eager to know how it will end. Definitely a must see serie for this season. In my ranking, The Night Of is right below True Detective 1
  11. pmart4
    Nov 16, 2016
    8
    This show runs at a bit of a slow pace but very well written. It has enough twists and turns to keep you hooked and the overall plot is well above average. There were times I wanted something a little more 'major' to happen but that never really comes. This is salvaged by great acting and strong dialogue.

    It's not a series you'd ever come back to but I'm glad I watched it.
  12. Prosmooth
    Nov 12, 2016
    7
    Starts off brilliantly--and then gets pretty average during the end game. Still a pretty good procedural though. Very well acted all the way around, and I really liked the look of it.
  13. kaiserm86
    Nov 6, 2016
    8
    "The Night Of" was a great 8 part series, which I'll review on a whole. The series starts off with giving you just enough character development to be intrigued and want to stick with the series for the next episode, and the next, until several hours later the series is all over and you are fulfilled. And while I say you finish the series fulfilled, I will admit, I felt there were several"The Night Of" was a great 8 part series, which I'll review on a whole. The series starts off with giving you just enough character development to be intrigued and want to stick with the series for the next episode, and the next, until several hours later the series is all over and you are fulfilled. And while I say you finish the series fulfilled, I will admit, I felt there were several components at the end that left me wanting. I do not want to reveal any spoilers for the series, several of the interactions with Naz and his lawyer at the end were hard to believe. A lawyer with so much on the line, appears to risk an awful lot on her client. Additionally, Naz’s descent into prison life seemed accelerated (albeit most likely for the sake of the number of episodes). Finally, the ending of the series and Naz’s final existence, and what becomes of his family made me want a few more episodes. The series felt like it had all the classic story components, introduction, rising action, climax, and resolution, but the resolution just felt halted. One more episode showing the characters with their lives post trial would have made this series a perfect 10. All the actors did a great job executing, and I didn’t find a single performance weak. I would highly recommend “The Night Of” for anyone who gets sucked into legal and/or mystery tv shows.… Expand
  14. drambuie_
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    i love this show!! it wasnt that much about the script , i mean there were not so great plot twists or suspense or even yet a powerful finale that we all needed . BUT the characters..! Oh the lawyer ! He was built piece to piece so carefully, so gently i could see his soul i could feel him anytime.He touched me. And that goes along with the great director i think who made us see everyi love this show!! it wasnt that much about the script , i mean there were not so great plot twists or suspense or even yet a powerful finale that we all needed . BUT the characters..! Oh the lawyer ! He was built piece to piece so carefully, so gently i could see his soul i could feel him anytime.He touched me. And that goes along with the great director i think who made us see every little detail of this character and of every character (the struggle and the fall of the main actor) . Hands down BEST characters development and BEST direction in a TV show. .… Expand
  15. DebraSavittieri
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    The directing, acting,casting photography were perfect. The story line went far beyond and clearly captured the lives of almost every character beyond the end of the movie. it is a movie about LIFE and circumstantial things that can happen that affects everyone around you. This Series is my all time favorite! If it were a motion picture it would of won an Oscar in every single category.The directing, acting,casting photography were perfect. The story line went far beyond and clearly captured the lives of almost every character beyond the end of the movie. it is a movie about LIFE and circumstantial things that can happen that affects everyone around you. This Series is my all time favorite! If it were a motion picture it would of won an Oscar in every single category. LOVE LOVE Loved it.… Expand
  16. meren
    Oct 15, 2016
    8
    This was the best editing piece that i have seen on T.V. for a long time. Soft starting keep going with intense ambition you are always feeling when watching.
    What makes the series is getting closer to truth is political authenticity and social ennui.
    One guy looking for fun with excitement step out into dark side of the tragedy which combines the fear of a man with social reality. The    This was the best editing piece that i have seen on T.V. for a long time. Soft starting keep going with intense ambition you are always feeling when watching.
    What makes the series is getting closer to truth is political authenticity and social ennui.
    One guy looking for fun with excitement step out into dark side of the tragedy which combines the fear of a man with social reality.
    The script with good acting feel like watching fairly good picture.    … Expand
  17. Laj
    Oct 9, 2016
    9
    An interesting and well produced TV show with some strong performances from all the actors. Great dialogue and captivating. What violence there is is within context and well within the bounds of good story telling.

    One of the best productions for 2016

    Highly recommended.
  18. freshtalent
    Oct 1, 2016
    10
    Hard for me to understand a mixed or negative review on this show. I know not every genre is for everyone, but this really a great drama.

    You feel for and against just about every major character. Suspenseful, enlightening, sad, often feeling realistic. I've never gone to jail, and I'm sure some parts are exaggerated, but other parts are dealer than I would ever be able to understand.    Hard for me to understand a mixed or negative review on this show. I know not every genre is for everyone, but this really a great drama.

    You feel for and against just about every major character. Suspenseful, enlightening, sad, often feeling realistic. I've never gone to jail, and I'm sure some parts are exaggerated, but other parts are dealer than I would ever be able to understand.

    Wish there was more. Strong directorial debut for this uber writer.    … Expand
  19. Sepehr_Ai
    Oct 1, 2016
    10
    When I finished watching the whole series I was mesmerized By the realistic picture that the series rendered.The Show is great because it questions justice.Just Be careful ,this series is not something that everyone will be a fond of.It is definitely one of the bests in justice realm.
  20. Nicholash6321
    Sep 29, 2016
    10
    An enthralling and disturbingly realistic insight into the permeating effects on an emotional, cultural and psychological level of the criminal justice system.
  21. pkd
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    I'm reviewing the series as a whole - a story told in the 8 parts. And it's fabulous. The top of the pops.
    it has a cathartic effect - that which squeezes your heart when you realize a great story just been told here about... you.
    The characters, apart from being played in an extraordinary fashion by ALL actors (they should all get the Emmy together), are so interesting and non-cliche,    I'm reviewing the series as a whole - a story told in the 8 parts. And it's fabulous. The top of the pops.
    it has a cathartic effect - that which squeezes your heart when you realize a great story just been told here about... you.
    The characters, apart from being played in an extraordinary fashion by ALL actors (they should all get the Emmy together), are so interesting and non-cliche, no one is totally bad, no one is totally good, they all make mistakes, they all regret and carry on, they all have a cross to carry. It's a story to tell and it will not be easily forgotten. So - well done!    … Expand
  22. gustavonever
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    Uma serie intrigante que consegue te prender do primeiro ao ultimo episódio sem muito artifícios apenas com um roteiro muito bem construído e atuações que merecem os aplausos da audiência (e quem sabe alguns emmys).
  23. TheZeroPercent
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    WOW!!! Be careful! This one will steal 8 hours right from under you!!!

    I am no master of cinematography, so I am not exactly sure how to explain a piece of cinema that is so damned good!! My mind is blow, this one is as good as it gets baby! Pure gold!
  24. Thirdrail
    Sep 8, 2016
    7
    Amazing production values, and solid performances. Two things keep me giving this higher marks: one, the core crime itself is just so predictable, it's like a song you've so many times that it can only be grating, no matter who sings it, or why. Killing the slutty free spirited girl was really the best idea anyone in that writer's room could come up with? Seriously, what slutty freeAmazing production values, and solid performances. Two things keep me giving this higher marks: one, the core crime itself is just so predictable, it's like a song you've so many times that it can only be grating, no matter who sings it, or why. Killing the slutty free spirited girl was really the best idea anyone in that writer's room could come up with? Seriously, what slutty free spirited girl has ever been deemed worthy to survive a crime story? Like, none, ever, in the history of tv of movies. It's just so painfully par for course. And the kid's reaction to the crime, which is so ridiculously stupid. They might as well have had a UFO or a fairy fly in to control his mind for a few minutes, it wouldn't have been any less outlandish than his reaction to finding the girl dead. And without that insanely dumb/boring stint of writing to set the rest of the story up, you have absolutely nothing, so, as defects, they are tough to ignore. Still, the show is too pretty, and too well executed, on some fundamental level, to actually be unwatchable. It's disappointing they didn't put as much time into the story as they did the look, because this really could have been a True Detective level production, had they simply tried to be a little smarter with their script.… Expand
  25. Lou_Chou
    Sep 7, 2016
    9
    Negative reviews seem to be from people who don't understand symbolism, or think all TV that doesn't suit their own individual taste is bad TV.

    The Night Of is intense with deceptive amounts of depth. There's a story, but so much of the show's nuance and intrigue is from the way it treats its characters. As much as it's a thriller about the pursuit of justice, it's actually the    Negative reviews seem to be from people who don't understand symbolism, or think all TV that doesn't suit their own individual taste is bad TV.

    The Night Of is intense with deceptive amounts of depth. There's a story, but so much of the show's nuance and intrigue is from the way it treats its characters. As much as it's a thriller about the pursuit of justice, it's actually the characters, and their handling of this situation, that keep you rolling immediately into the next episode.

    It's not flawless. There's smaller aspects that perhaps don't make sense, or are in play simply to serve a greater purpose. Ones that could perhaps be cut, with no harm to the plot. But it does a stellar job of making every role matter.

    I wish TV of this quality would roll around more often.    … Expand
  26. panichse
    Sep 4, 2016
    9
    Manages to improve with each episode. I now know what happens if you take some of the best parts (and players) from "The Wire" and run it through a "True Detective" filter. Turturro and others deserve serious awards consideration, even in an amazing television year.
  27. Gozi
    Sep 3, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I just finished the entire series and the most impressive thing about this show is by far the cinematography, lighting, atmosphere, music (and lack of), and the characters. Naz and his Lawyer are played to perfection. John Tuturro gave the performance of a lifetime it was really spectacular. I usually hate crime dramas and those cheesy big court scenes, but this show did it right. Its gritty and has a twisted urban realism to it similar to "The Wire". This first few episodes were without a doubt the best of the series. The setup of the crime was probably the best I've ever seen in this type of show. As the series progressed, it never got boring, but it did meander at points and there were lot of specific details about characters (particularly tuturro's) which could have been left out. That being said the investigation putters along with each little piece of evidence seeming more important than the last. It never stops being engaging and I think the cinematography truly draws you into this neo-noire atmosphere that is both depressing but also oddly satisfying. When the finale was over I found myself feeling like detective Box, wanting to reopen new evidence and discover something else. But sadly I must admit the finale was a bit of a let down. I watched those short teasers every week before Game of Thrones, which lead me to believe this was going to be one hell of a shocker. Its a classic whodunit wrapped up in a very modern setting. However, the ending did not deliver that 1, 2 punch I was expecting and I am sitting here writing this an hour after seeing the finale feeling almost no closure. The pilot in particular laid out so much to dig your teeth into, it was such a great television experience to see "The Night Of" the crime take place knowing every detail would be important later on. My eyes were glued to the screen throughout that first episode. And as the show progressed, I was always questioning my own detective skills. But I wasn't fooled. The twist was marginal and too ordinary to make me feel like "you got me.. good twist". Instead I felt the way I do after a Law and Order episode... and that's not a good thing. But overall the show was still amazing. I would absolutely recommend seeing it as long as you don't have a foot phobia :).… Expand
  28. boguesswhat
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    The Night Of was an amazing show to watch this summer. I appreciate the concept of very carefully setting up the scene on the first episode, and forcing the audience to remember what they saw during that episode. It almost puts yourself in the shoes of a jury member, or even better, a witness. You know what happened that night, or at least you know what Naz knows. Despite this fact, it canThe Night Of was an amazing show to watch this summer. I appreciate the concept of very carefully setting up the scene on the first episode, and forcing the audience to remember what they saw during that episode. It almost puts yourself in the shoes of a jury member, or even better, a witness. You know what happened that night, or at least you know what Naz knows. Despite this fact, it can still be difficult in remembering the tiny important details that took place that night.… Expand
  29. richardrad
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Intense and splendid with great acting, this series has a deep appreciation, even love for New York. Yes, it is dark and the subject matter is difficult. It is hard not feel angry about the poor and often haphazard state of the criminal justice system. But parts are entertaining: the music is splendid and the quirky moments give viewers a needed respite from moments of despair. Great television.
  30. chidime
    Aug 30, 2016
    8
    The first episode of this show is an 11/10. Perfection!. However, it slowly and slowly ebbed as the remaining 7 episodes played out. Overall, a great show with very realistic tones and plots, which is refreshing given the abundance of overdramatic shows like How To Get Away with Murder, Scandal, Suits, etc. However, this show would have done much better had it spent a bit more time onThe first episode of this show is an 11/10. Perfection!. However, it slowly and slowly ebbed as the remaining 7 episodes played out. Overall, a great show with very realistic tones and plots, which is refreshing given the abundance of overdramatic shows like How To Get Away with Murder, Scandal, Suits, etc. However, this show would have done much better had it spent a bit more time on unraveling what really happened on the night in question. So many of the scenes were really unnecessary and the time spent on those could have been used to propel the story forward in more rewarding ways. Still a good show, but it could have easily cinched that 10/10 from me if it had a better plot priority system.

    8/10    … Expand
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#5 Best TV Season of 2016
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#14 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#21 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Jul 11, 2016
    100
    The wide-eyed Ahmed is perfect as the naive young man who can’t seem to make a right decision. That is until he agrees to let Turturro’s Jack Stone help him. And Turturro hits the right notes as the cynical attorney who has his work cut out for him.
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  2. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Marlow Stern
    Jul 11, 2016
    90
    Though its title screams Christmas flick, HBO’s absorbing new miniseries is a pitch-black procedural that combines the system-is-broken outrage of Making a Murderer, the menacing atmosphere of Oz, and the shameless topicality and plot twists of Law & Order: SVU. And the first of its eight hour-long chapters plays like an elegant, extended version of the first three minutes of SVU.
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  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Jul 11, 2016
    100
    How Naz's religion (he's the American-born son of Pakistani immigrants) becomes a factor in the case is a natural part of the narrative but never feels like a polemic--The Night Of is too subtle for that. Its brilliance is in the way, thanks to the moody, unrushed direction and pointed, spare dialogue, everything feels freighted with meaning.
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