Series synopsis
When They See Us is an American drama television series that premiered on Netflix on May 31, 2019. It ended on May 31, 2019. It was created by Ava DuVernay. It stars Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Ethan Herisse and Marquis Rodriguez.
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.
Premise
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.
Premise: What if all boys were created equal?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Asante Blackk as Young Kevin Richardson
- Jharrel Jerome as Korey Wise
- Ethan Herisse as Young Yusef Salaam
- Marquis Rodriguez as Young Raymond Santana Jr.
- Caleel Harris as Young Antron McCray
- Marsha Stephanie Blake as Linda McCray
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Bobby McCray
- John Leguizamo as Raymond Santana Sr.
Supporting cast
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Sharonne Salaam
- Niecy Nash as Deloris Wise
- Kylie Bunbury as Angie Richardson
- Logan Marshall-Green as Roberts
- Vera Farmiga as Elizabeth Lederer
Guest cast
- Rosa Arredondo as Dr. Fraine
- Bruce MacVittie as Detective Hartigan
- Ariel Shafir as Detective Jaffer
- Patrick Gallo as Detective Taglioni
- Blake DeLong as Detective Nugent
- Jayce Bartok as Detective Hildebrandt
- Frank Pando as Detective Gonzales
- Tom Lipinski as Detective Farrell
- Danny Wolohan as Detective McCabe
- Ty Jones as Officer Reynolds
- Michael C. Brennan as Officer Powers
- Maxwell Whittington-Cooper as Precinct Clerk Billy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part One In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are arrested, interrogated and coerced into confessing to the vicious attack of a woman in Central Park. |
May 31, 2019 |
| 2 |
Part Two As the jogger case stirs tensions nationwide, the families of the boys and their lawyers prepare for a bitter legal fight against the city of New York. |
May 31, 2019 |
| 3 |
Part Three The boys struggle with the difficult reality of life behind bars. Years later, Raymond, Antron, Yusef and Kevin return home as men to a changed world. |
May 31, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 31, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 31, 2019 |
| Status | ended |