All articles tagged with #crime drama
Netflix’s Detective Hole adapts Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole in a nine-episode Oslo-set noir that excels in mood, performances, and scoring but is hampered by a convoluted, overstuffed plot.
Beandrea July’s Sundance review praises Noah Segan’s The Only Living Pickpocket in New York for John Turturro’s restrained, masterful portrayal of an aging pickpocket, its authentic New York setting across boroughs, and its focus on analogue craft amid a digital economy. Supported by strong turns from Tatiana Maslany, Steve Buscemi, and Jamie Lee Curtis, the film treats New York as a living character, avoids graphic violence, and argues old and new ways can coexist. Premiered at Sundance and currently seeking U.S. distribution; Grade: A.
NBC has green-lit an untitled one-hour crime drama pilot from The Brave creator Dean Georgaris and John Fox, inspired by profiler and author Dr. Ann Burgess. The series centers on Professor Georgia Ryan, who shifts criminology to a victim-focused approach and collaborates with the FBI to solve baffling cases, with Burgess and Steven Constantine as consultants. Universal Television chairs the project with Davis Entertainment, marking another crime drama pilot for NBC this season and potentially one more to reach four.
NBC's crime drama 'The Hunting Party' returned for season 2 with a shocking offscreen death of main character Oliver Odell, which was a creative decision to focus on other storylines and character development, surprising viewers and adding a dramatic twist to the season premiere.
'Mayor of Kingstown' has been renewed for a fifth and final season at Paramount+, consisting of eight episodes, with the show concluding its story after a climactic season 4 and set in the aftermath of a gang war. The series stars Jeremy Renner and was created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon.
Mark Ruffalo stars as FBI agent Tom Brandis in HBO's 'Task,' a crime drama created by Brad Ingelsby, set in Delco, Pennsylvania. The series explores themes of faith, family, and justice, culminating in a tense finale with potential for more seasons, especially involving Ruffalo's character.
Hulu's 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' is a persuasive but somewhat predictable true crime miniseries that explores the Murdaugh family's history of privilege and desperation leading up to the 2021 double homicide, focusing more on their internal dynamics than the crime itself.
Lucy Liu will star in and executive produce the new Peacock crime-drama series 'Superfakes,' created by Alice Ju, about a Chinatown counterfeit dealer who enters the black-market underworld to provide a better life for her family.
HBO's limited series 'Task', created by Brad Ingelsby and starring Mark Ruffalo, explores a crime-solving task force in working-class Philadelphia, emphasizing character depth and hopefulness rather than depression, with a focus on community, family, and personal journeys.
HBO's new series 'Task' stars Mark Ruffalo and introduces a compelling new star, with a focus on a Philadelphia-based crime story involving personal struggles and regional flavor, set in a universe connected to 'Mare of Easttown' and other local shows.
'Task' is a bleak HBO crime drama created by 'Mare of Easttown' creator Brad Ingelsby, focusing on the parallel lives of FBI agent Tom Brandis and criminal Robbie Prendergast in Pennsylvania, emphasizing familial grief and relationships amidst a tense cat-and-mouse investigation.
HBO's new crime drama 'Task', starring Mark Ruffalo, is a nuanced, character-focused series that explores flawed individuals involved in a gritty investigation, reminiscent of classic HBO crime stories like The Sopranos and The Wire, with a strong supporting cast and a grounded, realistic tone.
'Task' is a new seven-part crime drama on HBO created by Brad Ingelsby, starring Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent in Pennsylvania, featuring rich character development, emotional depth, and intricate storytelling reminiscent of 'Mare of Easttown.'
'Task' is a bleak HBO crime drama led by Mark Ruffalo that explores themes of grief, suffering, and forgiveness in a gritty Philadelphia suburb, but its relentless misery and underdeveloped characters may leave viewers feeling flattened rather than deeply engaged.
'Task' is a gripping HBO series following FBI agent Tom and a criminal named Robbie in a tense cat-and-mouse chase set in Philadelphia's exurban areas, exploring themes of fatherhood, morality, and community through a strong ensemble cast. It is a compelling follow-up to 'Mare of Easttown,' with a focus on the aftermath of loss and the grey areas of crime and justice.