61st Street

Synopsis

Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.

First Air Date: 2022-04-10

Last Air Date: 2024-09-09

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Peter Moffat

Networks: The CW, AMC

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Top Cast

Courtney B. Vance as Franklin Roberts
Emily Althaus as Nicole Carter
Tosin Cole as Moses Johnson
Bentley Green as Joshua Johnson
Holt McCallany as Lt. Brannigan
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Martha Roberts
Andrene Ward-Hammond as Norma Johnson
Mark O'Brien as Officer Logan
Kevin Tre'von Patterson as Rufus
Deanna Reed-Foster as Gloria Hendrix

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2022-04-10)

Track star Moses Johnson is swept up into a world of chaos, violence, and corrupt policing during a presumed drug sting gone wrong. Public defender Franklin Roberts considers retirement and his impact on the community.
Ep. 2: The Hunter and the Hunted (2022-04-17)

While on a collision course with the Chicago Police Department, Moses makes contact with the one person who could save him. Martha chases political aspirations.
Ep. 3: Barefoot and Dangerous (2022-04-24)

Officer Logan begins to question his own department, while Lieutenant Brannigan presses Moses for a confession. Franklin revisits the crime scene, finding a new angle for the defense.
Ep. 4: Chess Moves and Poker Chips (2022-05-01)

While waiting for bond, Moses adjusts to jail. Brannigan opens up to Logan. After stumbling on evidence of police misconduct, Franklin continues to put together a defense. Joshua makes a discovery.
Ep. 5: Over the Wall (2022-05-08)

Franklin gets sobering news while Moses reunites with an old acquaintance. Officer Logan gets a new position. Norma holds a barbecue to raise money for Moses’ bail.
Ep. 6: Sins of the Fathers (2022-05-15)

Moses fights influences in prison and begins to doubt Franklins motives. Joshua sinks deeper into the Nation as Martha faces pressure from the community. Franklin makes a discovery.
Ep. 7: The Two Trials (2022-05-22)

Moses' trial begins; Brannigan testifies; a discovery threatens to derail Franklin's defence; Joshua faces repercussions while Franklin gets an ultimatum.
Ep. 8: Man on Fire (2022-05-29)

Franklin faces a setback; Moses takes the stand; a verdict is read.