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TV series

Seven Seconds

2018TV-MA1 season7.3 / 10

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.

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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.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Pilot

54m6.5 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Gavin O'ConnorWritten by Veena SudGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Daykwon Gaines, Robert Turano, Bill Buell, Gamze Ceylan, Vandit Bhatt

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Episode 2

Brenton's Breath

58m6.9 / 10

As KJ and Fish continue to investigate, an increasingly nervous Pete considers his options. DiAngelo goes in search of a possible witness.

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Directed by Jonathan DemmeWritten by Veena SudGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Adriana DeMeo, Mustafa Speaks, Daykwon Gaines, Melanie Nicholls-King, Bill Buell, Lucy Owen, Shari Abdul

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Episode 3

Matters of Life and Death

58m7.2 / 10

While Fish pursues an elusive lead, KJ struggles to have a painful conversation with the Butlers. Pete and DiAngelo butt heads.

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Directed by Jon AmielWritten by J. David ShanksGuest stars Adriana DeMeo, Corey Champagne, Mustafa Speaks, Lesli Margherita, Daykwon Gaines, Sprague Grayden, Melanie Nicholls-King, Ron Canada

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Episode 4

That What Follows

1h 2m8.0 / 10

Latrice attempts to conjure a memory. KJ visits her father. Fish plays hardball with a witness. Pete contemplates the cost of his morals.

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Directed by Tanya HamiltonWritten by Dan NowakGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Adriana DeMeo, Corey Champagne, Mustafa Speaks, Lesli Margherita, Fredric Lehne, Sawyer Niehaus

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Episode 5

Of Gods and Men

1h 1m7.1 / 10

As cops come under suspicion, Marie receives a surprise visitor, Isaiah worries about Latrice’s stability, and Seth asks an old friend for help.

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Directed by Coky GiedroycWritten by Shalisha FrancisGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Adriana DeMeo, Mustafa Speaks, Melanie Nicholls-King, David Zayas, Ron Canada, Jorge Cordova, Shari Abdul

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Episode 6

Until It Do

1h6.9 / 10

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.

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Directed by Ernest R. DickersonWritten by Francesca SloaneGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Adriana DeMeo, Corey Champagne, Lesli Margherita, David Zayas, Errick Grubbs, Robert Turano

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Episode 7

Boxed Devil

1h 1m7.0 / 10

As community outrage over Brenton's death grows, Latrice's grief takes her down a dark path. Meanwhile, KJ makes a painful confession.

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Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Rhett RossiGuest stars Adriana DeMeo, Corey Champagne, Mustafa Speaks, Sprague Grayden, David Zayas, Errick Grubbs, Lucy Owen, Heather Simms

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Episode 8

Bailed Out

1h 5m6.6 / 10

KJ meets her match in court, Latrice tries to address her grief, and Isaiah struggles to accept new information about Brenton.

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Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Evangeline OrdazGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Corey Champagne, Mustafa Speaks, Lesli Margherita, Gretchen Mol, Sprague Grayden, Ron Canada, Jorge Cordova

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Episode 9

Witnesses for the Prosecution

1h 4m7.0 / 10

As the defense puts Brenton's character on trial, KJ gives a powerful opening statement and Isaiah delivers unexpected testimony.

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Directed by Victoria MahoneyWritten by John Anthony LópezGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Adriana DeMeo, Corey Champagne, Gretchen Mol, Fredric Lehne, Brian O'Neill, Gamze Ceylan, James Chen

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Episode 10

A Boy and a Bike

1h 20m6.4 / 10finale

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Veena Sud, Shalisha FrancisGuest stars Jeremy Davidson, Adriana DeMeo, Corey Champagne, Mustafa Speaks, Lesli Margherita, Daykwon Gaines, Gretchen Mol, Justina Adorno

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Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026

More about Seven Seconds

Cast

Clare-Hope AshiteyKJ Harper
Michael MosleyJoe 'Fish' Rinaldi
Beau KnappPeter Jablonski
Regina KingLatrice Butler
Russell HornsbyIsaiah Butler
Zackary MomohSeth Butler
David LyonsMike Diangelo
Nadia AlexanderNadine

Credits

Created by
Veena Sud
Written by
Veena Sud, Shalisha Francis, J. David Shanks, Francesca Sloane, Dan Nowak, John Anthony López, Rhett Rossi, Evangeline Ordaz

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
10
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Netflix
  • East 2 West Entertainment
  • Rock Films
  • Fox 21 Television StudiosUnited States

Themes

corruptioncover-updarkgrittyhit-and-runminiseriesnew jerseyracial tension