Series synopsis
Shots Fired is an American crime drama television series that premiered on FOX on March 22, 2017. It ended on May 24, 2017. It was created by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood. It stars Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Stephen Moyer and Will Patton.
A media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town.
Premise
A media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town.
Premise: Some lines are meant to be crossed.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sanaa Lathan as Ashe Akino
- Stephan James as Preston Terry
- Stephen Moyer as Lieutenant Breeland
- Will Patton as Sheriff Daniel Platt
- Tristan Mack Wilds as Deputy Joshua Beck
- Aisha Hinds as Pastor Janae James
- DeWanda Wise as Shameeka Campbell
- Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kerry Beck
Supporting cast
- Conor Leslie as Sarah Ellis
- Richard Dreyfuss as Arlen Cox
- Helen Hunt as Governor Patricia Eamons
Guest cast
- Jill Hennessy as Alicia Carr
- Beau Knapp as Deputy Caleb Brooks
- Shamier Anderson as Maceo Terry
- Marqus Clae as Cory
- Angel Bonanni as Javier
- Edwina Findley as Shirlane
- Alicia Sanz as Paula Games
- Laila Lockhart Kraner as Kai
- Manny Perez as James Ruiz
- Mike Pniewski as Julian Carroll
- J. Alphonse Nicholson as Junior (Thaddeus Beck)
- Kylen Davis as Shawn Campbell
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 22, 2017 | May 24, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hour One: Pilot A white teenager is killed by a black cop during a police shooting, leading an expert investigator and a special prosecutor to examine the case and grapple with media attention, public debate and the social unrest. |
March 22, 2017 |
| 2 |
Hour Two: Betrayal of Trust A controversial video leaks that features Deputy Beck, creating a new challenge for Ashe and Preston. Suspicions rise around Pastor Janae when it's revealed that she had a run-in with Joey and a witness goes missing in the case of Joey's murder. |
March 29, 2017 |
| 3 |
Hour Three: Somebody's Son Ashe and Preston examine evidence in both cases and go on a dangerous manhunt for credible witnesses. The political implications of both cases begin to rise and Eamons' biggest competition seeks out Jesse'e mother. |
April 5, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2017 |
| Last aired | May 24, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |