When They See Us

Netflix | Release Date: May 31, 2019

8.2	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 85 Ratings

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JLuis_001Jun 3, 2019

And it will happen time and time again...

I have really nothing to say. Words can't make justice for the anger you experience while you're watching this. But I do have to say that this one of the best stuff Netflix has put out, ever andAnd it will happen time and time again...

I have really nothing to say. Words can't make justice for the anger you experience while you're watching this.

But I do have to say that this one of the best stuff Netflix has put out, ever and what terrific job from Ava DuVernay.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Honest-YanJun 27, 2019

This is a dramatized and fictionalized account of five cases of false imprisonment. It is harrowing and unpleasant to watch. As a drama and a piece of fiction, it is quite well made. What made me uncomfortable was the shoehorning in ofThis is a dramatized and fictionalized account of five cases of false imprisonment. It is harrowing and unpleasant to watch. As a drama and a piece of fiction, it is quite well made. What made me uncomfortable was the shoehorning in of references to Donald Trump, who was clearly unaware that the five boys were to be later found innocent of the crimes they had confessed to. In response to a violent crime epidemic Trump called for harsher sentencing, the death penalty, and more police. Although I do not agree with the death penalty, this seems like a Trump was reflecting the views of many fearful Americans wanting to help to stop the epidemic of terrible crimes striking New York such as this brutal rape in a public park. This TV show should not be about Donald Trump. The problem with this TV show is that it has a clear political agenda that guides its loose relationship with real life events. The actors did a fine job of portraying themselves as the most sheltered and innocently naive children ever to be allowed to walk freely in one of the most dangerous rape and murder capitals of the world. Personally I wish they were portrayed more realistically as most teenagers from all walks of life are more rebellious than the children depicted in this show. Having watched the four episodes, I am left believing that many African Americans have, in the past, been treated unfairly by the legal system and the police, but I already thought that. I also feel like I need to research what really happened, because it is clear that this TV show is more interested in influencing future elections and spinning socio-political myths than exploring any kind of truth. This insincerity undermines the TV show's whole endeavor.… Expand

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CpecoraroJun 1, 2019

Really great TV show. It reconciled me with Netflix. Well done. I enjoyed the show from the beginning until the end. Very well captured true story.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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JhaytervalentinJun 1, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big eye opener to what really goes on in this world. This mini series was gut wrenching, I am at a loss for words to what happened to these innocent boys.… Expand

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katezoeJun 7, 2019

Incredible heart wrenching series that stays in your mind days after you have finished watching it. Hard to watch at times. A story of racism, and being Black in America and how these issues are still with us.

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rox_roliSep 29, 2019

Outstanding, wrenching and necessary. State-of-grace miniseries. Ava DuVernay's must see for every f*cking human being on this rotten planet. Lots of tears, but also lots of hope.

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FelindieJan 15, 2020

Emotional from beginning to end, a must-watch and heartbreaking production.

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dr_TreApr 12, 2020

Heartbreaking. Can't believe something like this happened. And the show really made me feel their anguish.

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JdankJun 13, 2019

Brilliantly done. It is hard hitting and gut wrenching as you follow the horrific journey of these 5 boys. Shocking, emotional and something everybody should watch.

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StapleandglueJul 12, 2019

Honest-Yan is off base. To this day, even after the boys were exonerated and the show was out, Trump has doubled down on his statements. He is not now "clearly unaware that the five boys were later to be found innocent." This show is a reallyHonest-Yan is off base. To this day, even after the boys were exonerated and the show was out, Trump has doubled down on his statements. He is not now "clearly unaware that the five boys were later to be found innocent." This show is a really hard watch, but the casting is great and the performances are powerful.… Expand

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