They're going blind. You see Latrice's hand with a washcloth as she starts to pat Brenton's right hand with it. Teresa then asks Pete if anyone is coming from his side because he can't be adding names at the last minute. He risked his own life to protect Brenton. In the background you can see a female sitting by a desk looking on. You think too much, you fuck it up. Pete tells him yes. Netflix's new crime anthology series Seven Seconds paints a brutal picture of police corruption in its first season, premiering Feb. 23. The series was created by Veena Sud with Gavin O'Connor attached to direct. A Boy and a Bike. Kid ain't dead. Seth looks on and smiles. 10. Isaiah then tells him that they just bought a house. The prosecutor's case was based on testimony by employees of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office as well as what was purported to be a written confession by Butler, the outlet stated in another article. The police are all chest-thumping aggression and we take care of our own machismo, with the exception of Pete, whos trapped between guilt and fear. Isaiah and Seth come running down the hospital hallway in their winter coats. KJ wants to believe he wasnt necessarily affiliated, but this moment doesnt help. When he tries to offer his wife words of encouragement however, she scoffs at the idea. He takes Kadeuce in, only for the teen (despite pleas from Isaiah and Latrice) to decide to go live with family in Alabama, as Jersey City didnt seem like home anymore without Brenton. Marie and Teresa are walking upstairs to the baby's room and Teresa is saying that she got the back room at Mancini's and that there will be 30 of them. Seven Seconds (creator: Veena Sud) follows the many people that are affected by one crime the hit-and-run of a black teenager from Jersey City by a white police officer, as well as the subsequent coverup. This isnt even mentioning the fact that his wife is having more complications with their unborn child. Dads, we need you to help us do that by filling out this quick 15 min survey for us. Knowing that the shoes will be a huge clue, Di heads to the warehouse that had the view of the crime scene. Isaiah wants to know what it means. DiAngelo tells Pete that he is with him today. Di, meanwhile, finds another kid in a room and proceeds to beat on him for no clear reason. He didn't hit something; he hit someone. Seven Seconds is a crime story in which you know immediately who did it. As will likely be the style of the show, we are also hit with several major blows near the end of the episode. Di runs into Fish in evidence (likely intentionally) where Fish tells him that they have a blue paint chip and can officially rule out Mac. Teresa leaves and walks downstairs. When he doesnt get them, he becomes belligerent and ends up being arrested. This image is shattered when it comes to light that the bike Brenton was riding was affiliated with a local gang, and that he had a record for juvenile drug possession. He quickly says that she can't make the charges stick if she doesn't show up for court. In Seven Seconds, Regina King, left, plays the mother of a teenager struck down in a hit and run, and Clare Hope Ashitey is a troubled prosecutor investigating the crime. Jablonski calls his fellow police officers that work Narcotics Division with him to the scene. But the fact that the shows main character has a name true crime buffs might find familiar isnt a coincidence. As she exits, he tells her not to come to his home and shuts the door. He tells her, in the meantime, that he cant find Brentons shoes. The woman stands to the side and her body language says to KJ that she can enter the home. She tells him that he knows she's right. Marie: "He called again. Marie tells him that the doctor said that it's good for labor. The neighbor that previously saw him vomiting sees this exchange as well. Seth then says, "All right, he's going to need a lot of mental stimulation, talking, music." Pilot 54m 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. Apparently, Uncle Seth and Messiah grew up together and were good friends. He tells them that hes seen guys come back from worse over in Afghanistan. Seven Seconds suggests that theres plenty of such guilt to go around, well beyond the suspects in the case. Matters of Life and Death. She initially rejects the defense lawyers offer of a light sentence for a 16 year-old first time offender, but when the judge asks for her recommendation, she goes more lenient. Witnesses for the Prosecution ; 10. Sud and OConnor were expected to executive produce alongside Lawrence Bender, Kevin Brown, and Alex Reznik. 2. Pete barges in and manages to take the gun from the kid without firing a shot. KJ explains that it's a formality and then says to Latrice that she will need her consent for the collection and hands her a form to sign. Everyone is happy except Pete. [8] On December 1, 2016, it was confirmed that Regina King had been cast in the series regular role of Latrice Butler. KJ and Fish are observing the funeral and see this exchange also. Pete: "No." She replies with, "I don't mind married. Despite so much time having passed, Netflix's use of Brenton Butler's name inSeven Seconds -a show aimed at addressing 2018's issues-works to keep the stories of men like him alive and not forgotten. KJ looks to her left to see if the guard is looking on. I couldnt thank Veena and the writers room enough.. While Di, Pete, Manny, and Osorio are out on patrol, they stop at a diner. Brenton's Breath 20 minutes 20 seconds 2.2K. Butler was acquitted of murder and robbery charges in November 2000, according to News4Jax. His skin colour black was the only identifier that fit the initial assailants description. The music video for 'Yer Killin' Me' has amassed over 3.3 million views on YouTube as of June 2020. KJ and the officer walk away from the camera leaving the area of the cell. Manny intervenes stating that CI's lie all the time. SEASON: 1. From the creator of cult hit The Killing, Veena Sud, Netflixs new crime anthology series, Seven Seconds, is certain to spawn numerous conversations from biases in the criminal justice system, to the plight of the black parent, to the experience of the black veteran, to societal implications of widespread homophobia. We see Pete washing his Ford Explorer. Poetry. That same night Marie is in the garage and noticing that something is off about Petes truck when she suddenly is bleeding. It will be her (Teresa), Jake, Nona, Pops, and his wife. Namely, the. He also picks up the information about the missing shoes. Lists. Without further adieu, lets dive in. The black hit-and-run victim, for instance, is immediately assumed to have gang connections. Good riddance.". The floor is white and there is still some blood on the floor. Later, Fish goes to the home to try to speak with the mother but gets the door slammed in his face. In Dis mind, Brenton was a banger that didnt get to evolve to become a kille, and thus,his loss was a positive for the community. Where is Seven Seconds filmed? Netflix provided Bustle the following statement from showrunner Veena Sud: The real Butler's story became fairly well known, having become nationally recognized when it became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Murder On A Sunday Morning. Isaiah is seen cleaning a floor with a sprayer at what looks like a meat factory. La serie arranca con el atropello de un adolescente negro a las afueras de Nueva York. Calm down." Manny appears to be developing a hatred for Pete. "[1] DiAngelo tells Manny to get out of there and go do his job. Newcomer Corey Champagne, in his first major role, portrays Kadeuce, a tortured teen and Brentons childhood best friend who knows more than meets the eye about the situation at hand. However, it's not at all accidental that Seven Seconds is using Butler's exact name. She tells him to look at her. Back at the hospital, Latrice is cleaning her sons wound when she becomes alarmed and starts calling for a nurse. He tells her to calm down. Nice!" See production, box office & company info, Good acting, good story. Latrice is not happy to find out that they had the wrong guy the whole time but allows them to search Brentons room. I really commend Netflix for releasing this show and this story in over 193 countries around the world. The man states that if there is financial hardship they have programs to help. coming from meeting his boyfriend and was gay was a big problem. 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Seth asks why they need to do that now. One of his homeless informants lets him know that the girls name is Nadine. DiAngelo tells Pete that he's an idealist with a badge and that Pete reminds him of himself back in the day. There is clearly some sort of history here and we will likely find out later what that history is. In too many instances, "Seven Seconds" feels . Seth follows her out and finds her sitting in her car. Letting him know that just because he got out and joined the military, doesnt mean hes safe. She then says the room looks great and refers to their unborn son as "Little Poke" and says that he likes it, too. Pete tells Marie that her cousin is a bitch and it's no wonder that her boyfriend kicked her out. Hey. He mentions that they just bought a house to highlight how it is going to be difficult but he seems to think hell be able to pay. He tells KJ to "duck in" before they get out. DiAngelo tells Pete to get up and for them to go. He then insinuates that's his mistake. He positions himself behind her and Marie pants and looks at him in the steamed-up mirror and a few seconds later, it's as if Pete can't perform. **Warning: The below narrative of the episode may contain spoilers.**. VIP. Still having withdrawals from The Sinner? He tells 'Fish' to keep him in the loop and he will get back with him if he has any tips about his CI. Jablonski calls his co-workers, corrupt cops who insist that they cover up the crime. Later in the episode, KJ and Fish show up at Dis precinct to talk to him. Kadeuce didnt have to testify. She I got in Atlantic City. 2 Images. He's distracted when he hits something and his car spins around a couple of time and finally stops. People like Brenton and Kadeuce exist. Back at the station we see DiAngelo eating a doughnut and offering one to Manny who is refusing. Isaiah turns and leaves. They meet Latrice in the hallway and Isaiah asks where Brenton is. Tell him." We know its Nadine, but they just know its a young girl with a blue streak in her hair. Culturally relevant and stylishly presented, Seven Seconds is an interesting and absorbing crime drama. You hear a doorbell ring and KJ is standing outside of a door when a woman opens it. Cut to Felix and Manny riding in a car. He wants so much more and many like feel as if this is their only option out of their situations., With this being his first major role, the young actor says he would have never expected a character like Kadeuce to be his first introduction to audiences, but is incredibly happy that he has the opportunity to do so. KJ explains that they need to process Brenton for any evidence that may have transferred during the accident. Keeping this in view, why is 7 seconds . We next see KJ pull up behind a Toyota Camry in a driveway to a brick house. Speaking of Messiah, Di goes to Messiahs home to talk about their deal. 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. Marie: "He keeps calling, what was I supposed to do?" The series, which is created, executive produced, and showrun by Veena Sud, follows the people involved in investigating the death of a Black teenager and his family as they reel after the loss. DiAngelo introduces 'Fish' to Manny and Felix who are the only two on his team present. She puts her briefcase down on the floor against a wall as she is saying on her message that it's in regards to Dorsey. You can watch the entire season of Seven Seconds on Netflix now. He goes back into the room to let his wife know he has to go back to work and tells her to call the school to let them know she needs some time off. Isaiah says, "He already knows." Click to listen to Youssou N'Dour on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/YoussouSpotify?IQid=. Listen to every song from the Seven Seconds - Season 1 soundtrack playlist, sorted by episode. Movies. It is our understanding that she has been checked out during most of her cases but in this one she tries something different. First, it's looking bad for Pete. Latrice tells her that she can come in. A Boy and a Bike We never hear him speak, see only a few glimpses of him taking his last bike ride. Marie: "Okay." "Seven Seconds" is a crime story in which you know immediately who did it. Fish gets back the paint chip info and heads back to KJs place. Fish, a newcomer to the department with his own troubled past, relishes the animosity of his fellow police officers almost masochistically. KJ then replies, "Not him, the store owner who sold him the Jim Beam."