When They See Us (2019) Netflix Limited Series Review

The story of the Central Park Five is told in the Netflix Limited Series, 'When They See Us' and follows the five boys who are arrested and put on trial for the brutal attack and rape of a woman in Central Park in 1989. Should you binge this four-episode series directed by Ava DuVernay? Thanks for checking out my review!

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My couch rating system:
5 - A must watch - do not pass this one up
4 - It's really good, you should see it
3 - It's OK - maybe good for a rental
2 - It's not that good and I wouldn't recommend it
1 - It's terrible and I definitely don't recommend it
0 - Cutting off a finger is better than watching this

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[copperswife]

Watched the first episode last night. “If you’re not completely pissed off in the first thirty minutes...” Exactly! That this happened at all is unthinkable.

[elaineanderson]

I'm not a hugger but I wanted to give Korey Wise a hug so bad.

[Jesuskee]

This really opened my eyes .. good series I cried my eyes out I didn’t know this was a true story until after I watched it. Good review

[mariamtraore]

I'm absolutely upset couldn't stop crying

[HunterBoyleReacts]

There was a similar case to this in Florida that happened not to far from where I lived. The documentary is called Murder on a Sunday Morning. Very infuriating. I think it's on Amazon prime

[readychange-mxcr]

I did cry and get mad at the same time

[curiousworld]

Well, it's hard to separate the politics from the terrible injustice done to these boys. I remember all of this, quite well, and it still makes me both angry and sad. This is an excellent series and extremely timely as well. All that being said, another 'true crime' series on Netflix right now, is the documentary 'Conversations with a Killer: the Ted Bundy Tapes', along with its companion drama, 'Extremely Wicked...'.

[mariak]

Great review, but I disagree with the "getting political" comment. Trump tried and convicted them in the newspapers!

[llwone]

Thanks for your review of this movie! This movie really hits me in the gut because it’s a true story. It’s hard to watch yet I couldn’t turn away. Praying for Peace and Blessings to the 5 and their families.

[biolaria]

I can't believe the injustice made to those kids. It's so sad this keeps happening. USA it's a very violent society, I feel blessed to be european.

[imjustsaying]

I was a teen living in East Harlem at the time. This is essential for all Americans to view. Check out Time, is the story of Khalif Brouder, also on Netflix.

[CaroleMcDonnell]

Am not sure i could sit through even the first episode of this. I'm already weepy about the state of things in these united states. Thanks for the review.

[cleanup]

If you actually watch that movie and think it's factual the lady even said she slanted it to make the kids look better. Who created that movie? Those kids are guilty as hell

[TXejas]

I was weepy just getting up the nerve to watch it. There's a certain level of torture porn element and re-tramatization (for lack if better words) that I wasn't sure I could handle. I always thought that if someone can live through it, surly i can listen through it. I'm so glad they had a bunch of babies, businesses, and charities. I hope black men never stop trying to make the most out of shitty circumstances. Great review honey, keep up the good work.

[floydthomas]

It's was really sad what happened to korey wise's sister man it broke me and my friends and family hearts

[baci]

Loved your review...spot on. Brilliant series...loved it.

[Sab_MJsMama]

"...even though it gets a little political..." say what?? Clarify because, honestly, this could mean ANYTHING.
And, truthfully, your suggestion to set aside time to watch this is...optional/debateable. Many reviewers have had to take breaks between the episodes to watch. The material is heavy. Apparently, this true story is heavier for some than it is for others.

[hadiali]

It's a hard watch 😔🤍
Especially the fourth episode 💔
It will make anyone scream unfortunately 😥