With Netflix releasing so much original content, it’s next to impossible to predict what new shows might become the next great cultural obsession. But as teasers start to make their way online for the streaming giant’s 2018 slate, there’s a safe bet that a new anthology series crime-thriller from the creator ofThe Killingmight just be one of them. In a society fraught with racial tension, sensational headlines, and an audience who would rather be entertained than informed, seven seconds can mean life or death. The new Netflix original seriesSeven Secondsgives viewers a glimpse into the human stories behind the headlines, and it was just teased today in a short video.
Seven Secondstackles the controversial issues of race relations between law enforcement, the people they serve, and the personal stories of those involved. At its core, the series goes beyond the headlines, examining the impact a tragic accident has on a community and a family’s need for answers and justice. It’s described as a powerful anthological crime thriller from acclaimed creator and executive producerVeena Sud(The Killing), starring two-time Emmy winnerRegina King(American Crime) alongside breakout British actressClare-Hope Ashitey(Doctor Foster). Ashitey portrays KJ Harper, a black assistant prosecutor assigned to the incident, with troubles of her own. She grapples with the weight of the case and what it will mean to bring justice not only for Brenton, but for the Black community. KJ works closely with the teen’s mother Latrice Butler (King) who realizes there may be more to her son than she and her husband (Russell Hornsby) were aware of, and becomes consumed with finding out what happened.
The series also starsBeau Knapp(Sand Castle),Michael Mosely(Ozark),David Lyons(Safe Haven),Raul Castillo(Special Correspondents), andZackary Momoh(A United Kingdom).Seven Secondsarrives on Netflix starting June 08, 2025.
Check out the brief but effective teaser forSeven Secondsbelow:
And here’s the official synopsis for a little more context onSeven Seconds, followed by the series first poster:
In an instant, life is forever changed for Brenton Butler and his family. After a white cop accidentally hits and critically injures a black teenager, a northeastern city explodes with racial tensions, an attempted cover up and its aftermath, and the trial of the century.
From creator and executive producer, Veena Sud (The Killing) comesSeven Seconds- a thrilling new anthological crime drama that explores the human stories behind the headlines.
