Crime thriller fans have praised the eight-part HBO mini-series 'The Night Of', claiming it kept them at the edge of their seats as they binged it in hours. The 2016 show has been lauded for its unpredictability, with viewers saying they have no idea what will happen next.
Viewers Urge Others to Watch
TV enthusiasts Max and Skylar, who share recommendations on social media, have urged others to give the show a watch. "The first episode of this show will give you anxiety from beginning to end," Max told viewers at the start of a video.
"It'll have you questioning did he or didn't he, even though you were pretty much there with him the entire night of," Max said, while Skylar added: "It is a brutal depiction of what incarceration can do to a person who is simply trying to survive."
Plot and Cast
'The Night Of' is based on the first series of UK crime drama 'Criminal Justice' and tells the story of college student Naz, played by Riz Ahmed, who meets a mysterious woman and spends the night with her, only to wake up and find her stabbed to death with no recollection of what happened. Naz quickly becomes the prime suspect, setting up a gruelling legal battle to prove his innocence, with his gritty, eczema-ridden lawyer, played by John Turturro.
Ahmed was hailed for his performance, winning the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Limited Series.
Critical Acclaim and Availability
The show has an impressive score of 8.4 out of 10 on IMDb, as well as a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising the 'suspensful and cinematic' storytelling and actors' performance, saying 'you'll be hooked within minutes'.
Viewers have also taken to social media to praise the series, with comments including "This is a great series," "The Night of was AMAZING!!" and "The night of was 1 of the best series EVER." All eight episodes of 'The Night Of' are available to stream on HBO Max.
