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Trial 4

2020Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A tense, intriguing documentary series about society and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E1 "Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder" 7.3

Episodes

7.2

Story

Innocent man. Guilty system.

Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Legal Drama
  • Systemic Injustice
  • Police Corruption
  • Racial Bias
  • Personal Fight for Justice
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Emotional & Intense
  • Historical Case

Crew

Directors
Rémy Burkel

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Facts

November 11, 2020 · November 11, 2020 · Ended

First aired
November 11, 2020
Last aired
November 11, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Trial 4?"

Questions about Trial 4

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Trial 4?

In the United States, Trial 4 streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Trial 4 worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (72).

How long does it take to watch Trial 4?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 53 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Is Trial 4 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.