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Seven Seconds is a powerful anthological crime thriller from acclaimed creator and executive producer Veena Sud (The Killing), starring two-time Emmy winner Regina King (American Crime) alongside breakout British actress Clare-Hope Ashitey (Doctor Foster). Ashitey portrays KJ Harper, a black assistant prosecutor assigned to the incident, with troubles of her own. She grapples with the weight of the case and what it will mean to bring justice not only for Brenton, but for the Black community. KJ works closely with the teen?s mother Latrice Butler (Regina King) who realizes there may be more to her son than she and her husband (Russell Hornsby) were aware of, and becomes consumed with finding out what happened.
Seven Seconds tackles the controversial issues of race relations between law enforcement, the people they serve, and the personal stories of those involved. At its core, the series goes beyond the headlines, examining the impact a tragic accident has on a community and a family's need for answers and justice. The freshman series also stars Beau Knapp, Michael Mosely, David Lyons, Raul Castillo, and Zackary Momoh.
- The setup is fine, and the potential for the show to explore some of the fault-lines that run through racial and social divisions is promising.Reply
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- But there is also something uniquely different about Seven Seconds: the fact that a Black woman gets to be the imperfect hero.Reply
- Even though I would give up on Seven Seconds every couple of episodes, its weird, wintry world stuck with me and made me want to return, again and again.Reply
- Despite its pacing and acting flaws, Seven Seconds raises a compelling question about when -- and for whom -- justice is served in this country.Reply
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- In the end, Seven Seconds is a diverting watch made better by Regina Freaking King and a few powerful scenes scattered amidst an overwritten season.Reply
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- If Seven Seconds is sometimes clumsy and slow to start, shifting from legal drama to The Wire and back again, it gears up into something more reflective and more surprising.Reply
- Seven Seconds isn't as powerful as her ABC series, but [Regina] King is riveting as the grieving mother whose religious faith faces the ultimate test.Reply
- Stands out as a great crime drama that at the same time reflects the racial divides in the country as only a mournful show about a blood stain at the foot of the Statue of Liberty can be.Reply
- The series is worth sticking with, though, as the third act is a breath of fresh air. It turns into a gripping courtroom drama.Reply
- It is tough, unflinching and told with great skill...Sud's series is also almost documentary in style, telling this highly emotional story in all its intricate nuance.Reply
- The series still works, mostly, as a binge-able drama, thanks to the various twists and revelations about characters, including the victim; and the general strength of the cast, led by King and Ashitey, a British actress with a very bright future.Reply