Law and order has always made for compelling drama, and HBO has snared two of the best in the game for their upcoming miniseries “The Night Of.” Directed by Steve Zaillian (“Moneyball,” “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” “Gangs Of New York“) who co-wrote the drama along with Richard Price (“The Wire,” “Clockers“) and Peter Moffat (“Criminal Justice,” “Undercover“), the eight-episode show will take viewers deep inside the complexity of a single case, as it unfolds in the New York City justice system.
But there are two other reasons to watch this: veteran John Turturro and rising star Riz Ahmed. The former you likely already know, the latter impressed opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in “Nightcrawler,” and has two blockbusters on the horizon — “Jason Bourne” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” And we can’t wait to see these two face off. Here’s the official series synopsis:
From creators Steven Zaillian and Richard Price, The Night Of is an eight-part limited series that delves into the intricate story of a fictitious murder case in New York City. The series follows the police investigation and legal proceedings, all the while examining the criminal justice system and the purgatory of Rikers Island, where the accused awaits his trial.
“The Night Of” debuts on July 10th.