Seven Seconds

Synopsis

Tensions run high between African American citizens and Caucasian cops in Jersey City when a teenage African American boy is critically injured by a cop.

First Air Date: 2018-02-23

Last Air Date: 2018-02-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Veena Sud

Networks: Netflix

View Technical Specifications on IMDb

Top Cast

Clare-Hope Ashitey as KJ Harper
Michael Mosley as Joe 'Fish' Rinaldi
Beau Knapp as Peter Jablonski
Regina King as Latrice Butler
Russell Hornsby as Isaiah Butler
Zackary Momoh as Seth Butler
David Lyons as Mike Diangelo
Nadia Alexander as Nadine
Raúl Castillo as Felix Osorio
Michelle Veintimilla as Marie Jablonski

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

The first season of the series follows the murder of a 15-year-old African American boy in Jersey City, the ensuing police cover up, and the racial tensions that flare up in the absence of quick resolution of the case.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2018-02-23)

Amid a rogue cover-up of a cop-involved hit-and-run, the victim's family searches for answers while a troubled prosecutor digs for the truth.
Ep. 2: Brenton's Breath (2018-02-23)

As KJ and Fish continue to investigate, an increasingly nervous Pete considers his options. DiAngelo goes in search of a possible witness.
Ep. 3: Matters of Life and Death (2018-02-23)

While Fish pursues an elusive lead, KJ struggles to have a painful conversation with the Butlers. Pete and DiAngelo butt heads.
Ep. 4: That What Follows (2018-02-23)

Latrice attempts to conjure a memory. KJ visits her father. Fish plays hardball with a witness. Pete contemplates the cost of his morals.
Ep. 5: Of Gods and Men (2018-02-23)

As cops come under suspicion, Marie receives a surprise visitor, Isaiah worries about Latrice’s stability, and Seth asks an old friend for help.
Ep. 6: Until It Do (2018-02-23)

DiAngelo offers an olive branch, but it may be too late. KJ and Fish clash with stonewallers. Pete's grocery store trip doesn't go as planned.
Ep. 7: Boxed Devil (2018-02-23)

As community outrage over Brenton's death grows, Latrice's grief takes her down a dark path. Meanwhile, KJ makes a painful confession.
Ep. 8: Bailed Out (2018-02-23)

KJ meets her match in court, Latrice tries to address her grief, and Isaiah struggles to accept new information about Brenton.
Ep. 9: Witnesses for the Prosecution (2018-02-23)

As the defense puts Brenton's character on trial, KJ gives a powerful opening statement and Isaiah delivers unexpected testimony.
Ep. 10: A Boy and a Bike (2018-02-23)

As the trial edges toward its conclusion, KJ and Fish search for a way to hold the defense accountable and Brenton's parents prepare for what's next.