Based on Criminal Justice, a 2008 British series, The Night Of on HBO Max is a crime drama set in New York City. A shy Pakistani-American student, Nasir “Naz” Khan (Riz Ahmed), spends the night with a woman he picked up the evening before but awakens to find her stabbed to death. Accused of murdering the girl, Khan asks for a lawyer, and a jaded defense attorney John Stone (John Turturro) steps in to represent him. The series follows the legal proceedings of the case and Khan’s difficult days at Rikers Island.
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How Many Episodes Are in The Night Of?
There are eight episodes in The Night Of. The runtime of the episodes averages between 56-95 minutes. You can check the complete list of The Night Of episodes and their release dates below.
- “The Beach”: September 1, 2016
- “Subtle Beast”: September 8, 2016
- “A Dark Crate”: September 15, 2016
- “The Art of War”: September 22, 2016
- “The Season of the Witch”: September 29, 2016
- “Samson and Delilah”: October 6, 2016
- “Ordinary Death”: October 13, 2016
- “The Call of the Wild”: October 20, 2016
What Are the Critics Saying About The Night Of?
The Night Of has an official critics rating of 94% and an average audience score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Scott Tobias from New York Times writes, “There are more important things to consider in The Night Of than foot fungus, but much of the show’s greatness is embedded in minor details like that one, an accumulation of grace notes that bring this world and its characters to life.”
The Wrap’s Tim Grierson says, “HBO’s superb limited series doesn’t break new ground so much as it showcases a group of actors, writers and directors working at an exceptionally high level, merging potentially familiar genres into a thoroughly absorbing mystery and character study.”
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Is The Night Of Suitable for Kids?
The Night Of is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
