Black Bird
Black Bird

Black Bird

2022TV ShowEndedEnglish

As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users93%
Director: Michael R. RoskamGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A newly incarcerated prison inmate is offered a chance at freedom in exchange for extracting a confession from a suspected serial killer housed in a special facility. Jimmy Keene takes the dangerous deal, entering a world of manipulation and psychological games to get close to Larry Hall. As he delves deeper, Keene must navigate the brutal prison system and his own evolving understanding of Hall's alleged crimes.

Critical Reception

Black Bird received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its compelling performances, intense atmosphere, and gripping narrative. Critics lauded the dynamic between the leads and the show's exploration of morality and the nature of guilt.

What Reviewers Say

  • Exceptional performances from Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser anchor the series.
  • The psychological tension and dark tone are masterfully crafted.
  • A gripping true-crime drama that delves into complex character studies.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised Black Bird for its intense suspense, compelling storyline, and outstanding acting. Many highlighted the strong character development and the show's ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Television Movie (Paul Walter Hauser)

Fun Fact

The series is based on the true story and memoir 'In with the Devil: A Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and My Three Days of Limbo' by James Keene.

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ObjectivityGate

ObjectivityGate

[Minor Spoilers] So, I watched the entire show today. I have to say it was one of those stories you just couldn't leave lying. I had to finish it. To put it briefly, it was an incredibly solid true crime Tv Show. Highly reminiscent o...