HBO's 2016 crime thriller The Night Of has viewers hooked, with fans praising its unpredictable storyline and award-winning performances. The eight-part limited series, adapted from the UK drama Criminal Justice, follows college student Naz, played by Riz Ahmed, who wakes up to find a woman he spent the night with stabbed to death, with no memory of the events.
Fans and Critics Alike Praise the Series
TV enthusiasts Max and Skylar, who regularly share top picks on social media, urged others to watch the show. "The first episode of this show will give you anxiety from beginning to end," Max said. Skylar added: "It is a brutal depiction of what incarceration can do to a person who is simply trying to survive."
The series holds an 8.4 out of 10 rating on IMDb and a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics commending the 'suspenseful and cinematic' storytelling and the actors' performances. Riz Ahmed won the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Limited Series for his role.
Viewers Still Raving Years Later
Even though it premiered over a decade ago, fans continue to praise the show. Comments on social media include: "This is a great series," "The Night of was AMAZING!!," and "The night of was 1 of the best series EVER." Another viewer wrote: "I can't believe more people don't talk about this show. It's AMAZING."
All eight episodes of The Night Of are available to stream on HBO Max.
