Black Bird

TV Mini Series
2022
16
58m

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

129K

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POPULARITY

212

Paul Walter Hauser and Taron Egerton in Black Bird (2022)

Jimmy Keene is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison but he cuts a deal with the FBI to befriend a suspected serial killer. Keene has to elicit a confession from Larry Hall to find the bodies of as many as eighteen women.

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Jimmy Keene is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison but he cuts a deal with the FBI to befriend a suspected serial killer. Keene has to elicit a confession from Larry Hall to f... Read allJimmy Keene is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison but he cuts a deal with the FBI to befriend a suspected serial killer. Keene has to elicit a confession from Larry Hall to find the bodies of as many as eighteen women.Jimmy Keene is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison but he cuts a deal with the FBI to befriend a suspected serial killer. Keene has to elicit a confession from Larry Hall to find the bodies of as many as eighteen women.

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IMDb RATING

8.1/10

129K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

212

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 9 wins & 23 nominations total

Episodes6

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TopTop-rated 1 season 2022

• 2022

Paul Walter Hauser

Larry Hall

• 2022

Greg Kinnear

Brian Miller

• 2022

Ray Liotta

Big Jim Keene

• 2022

Sepideh Moafi

Lauren McCauley

• 2022

Joe Williamson

CO Carter

• 2022

Robert Wisdom

Edmund Beaumont

• 2022

Robyn Malcolm

Sammy

• 2022

Tony Amendola

Vincent Gigante

• 2022

Melanie Nicholls-King

Dr. Amelia Hackett

• 2022

Jake McLaughlin

Gary Hall

• 2022

Laney Taylor

Jessica Roach

• 2022

Cecilia Leal

Rochelle

• 2022

Trazi Lashawn

CO Holt

• 2022

John Jabaley

CO Burden

• 2022

Carlo Alban

Chris Drysdale

• 2022

Christopher B. Duncan

Dr. Aaron Zicherman

• 2022

Cullen Moss

Detective Russ Aborn…

• 2022

User reviews393

8.1128.8K

Summary

Reviewers say 'Black Bird' is lauded for its powerful performances by Paul Walter Hauser and Taron Egerton, and its compelling true-crime story. The series is appreciated for its intense storytelling and complex character exploration. However, some find it uneven, citing overacting, unrealistic elements, and a slow pace. The show's premise and certain plot devices are questioned for believability. Despite these issues, 'Black Bird' is generally seen as a well-crafted, emotionally engaging series with exceptional acting.

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10UniqueParticle

One of the best mini series on Apple TV

I loved the trailers and my mom recommend which is fair since we tend to enjoy crime/dramas this is a phenomenal one! Black Bird keeps you intrigued from beginning to end of each episode. It's well filmed, exceptional cast, awesome music, and the story hits the spot all around. Paul Walter Hauser is great in any role I love how he's considered a sick puppy in this! I can't believe there's only 6 episodes I love everything about it.

9tippopotamus

Phenomenal.

Paul Walter Hauser deserves an award (or multiple) for his performance as Larry in Black Bird. He's compelling and genuine, and manages to force you to develop some sympathy for him, despite his heinous crimes. I've only seen Taron Egerton in the Kingsmen franchise, but his performance is far superior in Black Bird. I wasn't sure what to expect out of him in this serious role, but he is excellent.

8theburrus1

Phenomenal!

Not since True Detective's first season has a crime drama been so compelling, so intriguing and gripping! In just the first three episodes, it's far exceeded my own expectations. All, and I mean every actor steps up 100% in their roles here which is rare, and lastly but not least, Ray Liotta contributes an excellent contribution to the overall consistent acting throughout the entire casting performances. I'm glad to see his (Ray Liotta's) final role be of a such a fine caliber of a series!

8danielcereto

Paul Walter Hauser

This is not Black Bird. It is Paul Walter Hauser's show. Again.

First, I discovered Paul in Frank's Grillo's Kingdom series. He is terrific there. One of my favorite characters. A masterfully acting class. Probably the best performer there with Jay Kulina.

Second, even Black Bird's story is interesting, what makes it over the average, is Paul's performance. Don't get me wrong, Taron is great too, but not as credible and solid as Paul.

Last, the series had potential to become a cult classic, but at the end, it makes you feel like something is missing. Overall is pretty great but not superb as it could have been.

8Erik_Surewaard

The sad thing is that it really happened

Wow! This true crime show was truly a great watch! Each one of the episodes keeps your interest triggered. As a big fan of the Netflix show "Mindhunter", I see some parallels with Black Bird. The FBI, profiling, serial killer and prison environment are all present in both shows. So if you are a fan of Mindhunter, than I think you may also like Black Bird.

Especially the complex and unfortunately very sick and evil character of Hall has been more than excellently portrayed by the actor. I would not be surprised if that actor will be nominated for some important movie awards. It really was that good.

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Based on the true story of James Keene, a one-time drug associate, trying to elicit a confession from serial killer Larry Hall. Keene himself can be glimpsed playing correctional officer #8 in the season finale You Promised (2022).