7 REASONS TO WATCH SEVEN SECONDS
1 IT’S TOPICAL
The gripping drama tells the heartbreaking tale of a black teenager who is killed by a white cop, sending the city into chaos as the trial of the century unfolds. These characters may be a work of fiction, but the series is based on real-life issues that are taking place in the US.
2 YOU CAN BINGE IT
In true Netflix style, all 10 episodes will be available to watch back-to-back on Friday.
3 IT STARS REGINA KING
The Emmy Award-winning actress plays the mother of the teen who dies. It’s a role that will challenge Regina, but there’s no doubt in our minds that the American Crime star is more than qualified.
4 IT ALSO STARS NADIA ALEXANDER
If you’re a fan of Jessica Biel’s series The Sinner, then you’ll recognise this face. Rising star Nadia joins the cast as Nadine.
5 THE TRAILER ALREADY HAS NEARLY 600,000 VIEWS
Before the show has even started, it’s built up a lot of hype online, with the preview racking up hundreds of thousands of views.
6 IT’S PRODUCED BY VEENA SUD
The series is the brainchild of this talented producer and writer, who has worked on Cold Case and another Netflix hit, The Killing. With her involved, this is going to be good!
7 IT’S BASED ON A RUSSIAN MOVIE
The story is actually inspired by a 2013 film called The Major, which follows a similar plot where a high-ranking Russian police officer accidentally runs over a child and tries to cover it up.