When They See Us (2019)

Biography · Crime · Drama

Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

IMDb rating: 8.8 (162,042 votes)
Episode average: 9.0 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Asante Blackk Young Kevin Richardson
Jharrel Jerome Korey Wise
Ethan Herisse Young Yusef Salaam
Marquis Rodriguez Young Raymond Santana Jr.
Caleel Harris Young Antron McCray
Marsha Stephanie Blake Linda McCray

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

8.98 avg 4 episodes 8.9 → 9.5 74 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Part One	8.9	7,044
2	Part Two	9.1	6,519
3	Part Three	8.4	5,951
4	Part Four	9.5	7,851