Limited crime prestige; due process as horror story.
Why it matters
Episode guide
8 episodes across 1 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A Pakistani-American student is accused of murder after a night gone wrong; the system grinds him down. Procedural detail as tragedy. Limited series with no easy outs.
Network & studio
- HBO — cable network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2010s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Limited crime prestige; due process as horror story.
Creators
Richard Price · Steven Zaillian
Key cast
- Riz Ahmed as Nasir “Naz” Khan
- John Turturro as John Stone
- Bill Camp as Dennis Box
- Payman Maadi as Salim Khan
- Amara Karan as Chandra Kapoor
- Michael K. Williams as Freddy Knight
Flash facts
- HBO limited series 2016 adapted from BBC’s Criminal Justice.
- Riz Ahmed won Emmy for Lead Actor.
- Michael K. Williams’ Freddy is indelible.
- Peak example of the 2010s limited-series boom.
FAQ
What network aired The Night Of?
The Night Of is associated with HBO (2016).
Why is The Night Of in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2010s?
Limited crime prestige; due process as horror story.
Who are the key names behind The Night Of?
Creators and principals include Richard Price, Steven Zaillian.
Official & further reading
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