Series synopsis
#FreeRayshawn is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Quibi on April 13, 2020. It ended on April 29, 2020. It was created by Marc Maurino. It stars Stephan James, Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Skeet Ulrich.
Iraq war veteran Rayshawn takes shelter in his apartment building after being set up by New Orleans police on a drug deal. Amid a police standoff and growing media frenzy, a sympathetic cop tries to convince him to surrender.
Premise
Iraq war veteran Rayshawn takes shelter in his apartment building after being set up by New Orleans police on a drug deal. Amid a police standoff and growing media frenzy, a sympathetic cop tries to convince him to surrender.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephan James as Rayshawn
- Laurence Fishburne as Steven Poincy
- Jasmine Cephas Jones as Tyisha
- Skeet Ulrich as Sgt. Mike Trout
- Annabeth Gish as Detective Lincoln
Guest cast
- Alyshia Ochse as DA Sarah Foreman
- Jesse C. Boyd as Tony Armstrong
- Aaron Mitchell as Detective
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | April 13, 2020 | April 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Are You Doing Here? With New Orleans PD in hot pursuit, Rayshawn Morris barricades himself inside his apartment and prepares for a shoot out. Moments later, Officer Steven Poincy finds himself face to face with Rayshawn and his family as they attempt to escape. |
April 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Clear the Building Rayshawn takes to social media and live streams what is happening inside and outside his building. |
April 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Get Away From the Windows Protestors assemble at the scene in response to the gunfire and Rayshawn’s social media posts as Steven and Officer Trout get in a heated argument. |
April 13, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Quibi |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 13, 2020 |
| Last aired | April 29, 2020 |
| Runtime | 10 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |