When They See Us
“What if all boys were created equal?”
Series Overview
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Fri, May 31, 2019
Ava DuVernayLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part Four”
At age 16, Korey begins a brutal journey through the adult prison system. A shocking turn of events reveals the truth of the crime, long ignored.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TeaserOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2019-03-01
Cast & Creators
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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
Michael Kenneth Williams
Bobby McCray
John Leguizamo
Raymond Santana Sr.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Sharonne Salaam
Niecy Nash-Betts
Deloris Wise
Kylie Bunbury
Angie Richardson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ava DuVernay
Kris Bowers
Jeff Skoll, Jane Rosenthal, Jonathan King, Berry Welsh, Robert De Niro
Department Leadership Roster
Kris Bowers
Original Music Composer
Craig Crawford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Greg Anderson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Caroline Duncan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About When They See Us
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What is When They See Us about?
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.
How many seasons does When They See Us have?
When They See Us comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in When They See Us?
Key cast members in When They See Us include Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez, Caleel Harris.
Who created or directed When They See Us?
When They See Us was developed and directed by Ava DuVernay.