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When They See Us

When They See Us

What if all boys were created equal?

20198.21 Season4 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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

Created by Jeff Skoll
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Asante Blackk

Asante Blackk

Young Kevin Richardson

Jharrel Jerome

Jharrel Jerome

Korey Wise

Ethan Herisse

Ethan Herisse

Young Yusef Salaam

Marquis Rodriguez

Marquis Rodriguez

Young Raymond Santana Jr.

Caleel Harris

Caleel Harris

Young Antron McCray

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Linda McCray

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Bobby McCray

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Raymond Santana Sr.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Sharonne Salaam

Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts

Deloris Wise

Themes & Keywords

new york cityrapebased on true storyminiseriesracismtrue crimefight the systemmiscarriage of justicesocial issues1980srace relationsthought provokingafrican american

About When They See Us

When They See Us is a drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of new york city, rape, based on true story, miniseries, racism, true crime. Created by Jeff Skoll, it stars Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Ethan Herisse. Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

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