Black Bird (miniseries)
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Black Bird is a 2022 American true crime drama miniseries developed by Dennis Lehane, based on the 2010 autobiographical novel In with the Devil: a Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain for Redemption by Jimmy Keene with Hillel Levin. The six-episode miniseries premiered on July 8, 2022, on Apple TV+. The series received critical acclaim with particular praise toward Keene's original story and its cast.
Infobox
Genre
True crime Drama
Based on
In with the Devil: A Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain for Redemption by James Keene Hillel Levin
Developed by
Dennis Lehane
Starring
Taron Egerton Paul Walter Hauser Sepideh Moafi Greg Kinnear Ray Liotta
Music by
Mogwai
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of episodes
6
Executive producers
Taron Egerton Jimmy Keene Michaël R. Roskam Dan Friedkin Ryan Friedkin Kary Antholis Scott Lambert Alexandra Milchan Bradley Thomas Richard Plepler Dennis Lehane
Cinematography
Natalie Kingston
Editors
Rob Bonz Jonathan Alberts
Running time
54–60 minutes
Production companies
EMJAG Productions Imperative Entertainment Eden Productions Crime Story Hans Bubby
Network
Apple TV
Release
July 8 (2022-07-08) – August 5, 2022 (2022-08-05)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Pilot"
Directed by
Michaël R. Roskam
Teleplay by
Dennis Lehane
Original release date
July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08)
In 1993, Wabash resident Larry Hall is brought in for questioning as a suspect in the murder of an underage girl. Local police describe him as a harmless serial confessor, but detective Brian Miller manages to coax out of him that he has dreams about murdering women. In 1996, charming drug and arms dealer James "Jimmy" Keene, is arrested and senten
In 1993, Wabash resident Larry Hall is brought in for questioning as a suspect in the murder of an underage girl. Local police describe him as a harmless serial confessor, but detective Brian Miller manages to coax out of him that he has dreams about murdering women. In 1996, charming drug and arms dealer James "Jimmy" Keene, is arrested and senten
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In 1993, Wabash resident Larry Hall is brought in for questioning as a suspect in the murder of an underage girl. Local police describe him as a harmless serial confessor, but detective Brian Miller manages to coax out of him that he has dreams about murdering women. In 1996, charming drug and arms dealer James "Jimmy" Keene, is arrested and senten
2
2
No.
2
Title
"We Are Coming, Father Abraham"
Directed by
Michaël R. Roskam
Teleplay by
Dennis Lehane
Original release date
July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08)
Miller gets Larry to confess to a murder, but during the trial, Larry claims that Miller manipulated him and coaxed a false confession, leading to the case going to appellate court. McCauley convinces Jimmy to talk about his troubled childhood and advises him to tap into it when talking to Larry, confirming that he has been approved for the role. H
Miller gets Larry to confess to a murder, but during the trial, Larry claims that Miller manipulated him and coaxed a false confession, leading to the case going to appellate court. McCauley convinces Jimmy to talk about his troubled childhood and advises him to tap into it when talking to Larry, confirming that he has been approved for the role. H
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Miller gets Larry to confess to a murder, but during the trial, Larry claims that Miller manipulated him and coaxed a false confession, leading to the case going to appellate court. McCauley convinces Jimmy to talk about his troubled childhood and advises him to tap into it when talking to Larry, confirming that he has been approved for the role. H
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Hand to Mouth"
Directed by
Michaël R. Roskam
Teleplay by
Riccardo DiLoreto & Sean K. Smith
Original release date
July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)
Jimmy struggles to converse with Larry until he beats up a man who changes the TV from a program Larry was watching, earning his respect. The two talk about sex, where Larry reveals that he does not care about the woman's consent and alludes to having killed victims who threatened to report him. At the same time, a guard realizes Jimmy is James' so
Jimmy struggles to converse with Larry until he beats up a man who changes the TV from a program Larry was watching, earning his respect. The two talk about sex, where Larry reveals that he does not care about the woman's consent and alludes to having killed victims who threatened to report him. At the same time, a guard realizes Jimmy is James' so
No.
Jimmy struggles to converse with Larry until he beats up a man who changes the TV from a program Larry was watching, earning his respect. The two talk about sex, where Larry reveals that he does not care about the woman's consent and alludes to having killed victims who threatened to report him. At the same time, a guard realizes Jimmy is James' so
4
4
No.
4
Title
"WhatsHerName"
Directed by
Jim McKay
Teleplay by
Teleplay by : Dennis Lehane
Story by : Steve Harris & Dennis Lehane
Original release date
July 22, 2022 (2022-07-22)
As a child, Larry's gravedigger father would take him to rob graves in the middle of the night, a habit he carried over into adulthood. In the present, Jimmy searches Larry's cell and discovers several disturbing drawings inside pornographic magazines. A violent prison riot sticks them together on cleanup duty, where Larry convinces Jimmy to tell h
As a child, Larry's gravedigger father would take him to rob graves in the middle of the night, a habit he carried over into adulthood. In the present, Jimmy searches Larry's cell and discovers several disturbing drawings inside pornographic magazines. A violent prison riot sticks them together on cleanup duty, where Larry convinces Jimmy to tell h
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As a child, Larry's gravedigger father would take him to rob graves in the middle of the night, a habit he carried over into adulthood. In the present, Jimmy searches Larry's cell and discovers several disturbing drawings inside pornographic magazines. A violent prison riot sticks them together on cleanup duty, where Larry convinces Jimmy to tell h
5
5
No.
5
Title
"The Place I Lie"
Directed by
Joe Chappelle
Teleplay by
Dennis Lehane
Original release date
July 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
The guard cuts off Jimmy's phone calls, preventing him from getting the money, and Jimmy notices the guard telling prisoners what his true "identity" is. Terrified that he may soon be killed, he coaxes Larry into admitting he abducted, raped and murdered an underage girl. At the same time, Larry makes foreboding comments towards his therapist, whic
The guard cuts off Jimmy's phone calls, preventing him from getting the money, and Jimmy notices the guard telling prisoners what his true "identity" is. Terrified that he may soon be killed, he coaxes Larry into admitting he abducted, raped and murdered an underage girl. At the same time, Larry makes foreboding comments towards his therapist, whic
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The guard cuts off Jimmy's phone calls, preventing him from getting the money, and Jimmy notices the guard telling prisoners what his true "identity" is. Terrified that he may soon be killed, he coaxes Larry into admitting he abducted, raped and murdered an underage girl. At the same time, Larry makes foreboding comments towards his therapist, whic
6
6
No.
6
Title
"You Promised"
Directed by
Joe Chappelle
Teleplay by
Dennis Lehane
Original release date
August 5, 2022 (2022-08-05)
While Larry draws a map of where all the bodies of his victims are buried, Jimmy snaps and reveals to him that he was sent to get him to confess, causing Larry to have a violent reaction. Larry's therapist has Jimmy put in solitary for upsetting him, where he is forced to try and recreate the map with his own blood after being denied a writing uten
While Larry draws a map of where all the bodies of his victims are buried, Jimmy snaps and reveals to him that he was sent to get him to confess, causing Larry to have a violent reaction. Larry's therapist has Jimmy put in solitary for upsetting him, where he is forced to try and recreate the map with his own blood after being denied a writing uten
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While Larry draws a map of where all the bodies of his victims are buried, Jimmy snaps and reveals to him that he was sent to get him to confess, causing Larry to have a violent reaction. Larry's therapist has Jimmy put in solitary for upsetting him, where he is forced to try and recreate the map with his own blood after being denied a writing uten
| No. | Title | Directed by | Teleplay by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Pilot" | Michaël R. Roskam | Dennis Lehane | July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08) | |
| In 1993, Wabash resident Larry Hall is brought in for questioning as a suspect in the murder of an underage girl. Local police describe him as a harmless serial confessor, but detective Brian Miller manages to coax out of him that he has dreams about murdering women. In 1996, charming drug and arms dealer James "Jimmy" Keene, is arrested and senten | |||||
| 2 | "We Are Coming, Father Abraham" | Michaël R. Roskam | Dennis Lehane | July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08) | |
| Miller gets Larry to confess to a murder, but during the trial, Larry claims that Miller manipulated him and coaxed a false confession, leading to the case going to appellate court. McCauley convinces Jimmy to talk about his troubled childhood and advises him to tap into it when talking to Larry, confirming that he has been approved for the role. H | |||||
| 3 | "Hand to Mouth" | Michaël R. Roskam | Riccardo DiLoreto & Sean K. Smith | July 15, 2022 (2022-07-15) | |
| Jimmy struggles to converse with Larry until he beats up a man who changes the TV from a program Larry was watching, earning his respect. The two talk about sex, where Larry reveals that he does not care about the woman's consent and alludes to having killed victims who threatened to report him. At the same time, a guard realizes Jimmy is James' so | |||||
| 4 | "WhatsHerName" | Jim McKay | Teleplay by : Dennis Lehane Story by : Steve Harris & Dennis Lehane | July 22, 2022 (2022-07-22) | |
| As a child, Larry's gravedigger father would take him to rob graves in the middle of the night, a habit he carried over into adulthood. In the present, Jimmy searches Larry's cell and discovers several disturbing drawings inside pornographic magazines. A violent prison riot sticks them together on cleanup duty, where Larry convinces Jimmy to tell h | |||||
| 5 | "The Place I Lie" | Joe Chappelle | Dennis Lehane | July 29, 2022 (2022-07-29) | |
| The guard cuts off Jimmy's phone calls, preventing him from getting the money, and Jimmy notices the guard telling prisoners what his true "identity" is. Terrified that he may soon be killed, he coaxes Larry into admitting he abducted, raped and murdered an underage girl. At the same time, Larry makes foreboding comments towards his therapist, whic | |||||
| 6 | "You Promised" | Joe Chappelle | Dennis Lehane | August 5, 2022 (2022-08-05) | |
| While Larry draws a map of where all the bodies of his victims are buried, Jimmy snaps and reveals to him that he was sent to get him to confess, causing Larry to have a violent reaction. Larry's therapist has Jimmy put in solitary for upsetting him, where he is forced to try and recreate the map with his own blood after being denied a writing uten | |||||
· Reception › Accolades
2022
2022
Year
2022
Award
30th EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival
Category
TV Series Competition
Nominee
Black Bird
Result
Nominated
2023
2023
Year
2023
Award
28th Critics' Choice Awards
Category
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Nominee
Paul Walter Hauser
Result
Won
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta
Year
Ray Liotta
Award
Nominated
80th Golden Globe Awards
80th Golden Globe Awards
Year
80th Golden Globe Awards
Award
Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film
Category
Black Bird
Nominee
Nominated
Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
Year
Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
Award
Taron Egerton
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Year
Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Award
Paul Walter Hauser
Category
Won
29th Screen Actors Guild Awards
29th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Year
29th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Award
Outstanding Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Category
Taron Egerton
Nominee
Nominated
Paul Walter Hauser
Paul Walter Hauser
Year
Paul Walter Hauser
Award
Nominated
39th TCA Awards
39th TCA Awards
Year
39th TCA Awards
Award
Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials
Category
Black Bird
Nominee
Nominated
75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Year
75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Award
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Category
Natalie Kingston (for "Hand to Mouth")
Nominee
Won
75th Primetime Emmy Awards
75th Primetime Emmy Awards
Year
75th Primetime Emmy Awards
Award
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Category
Taron Egerton
Nominee
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Year
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Paul Walter Hauser
Category
Won
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta
Year
Ray Liotta
Award
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | 30th EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival | TV Series Competition | Black Bird | Nominated | |
| 2023 | 28th Critics' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | Paul Walter Hauser | Won | |
| Ray Liotta | Nominated | ||||
| 80th Golden Globe Awards | Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film | Black Bird | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film | Taron Egerton | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Paul Walter Hauser | Won | |||
| 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Taron Egerton | Nominated | ||
| Paul Walter Hauser | Nominated | ||||
| 39th TCA Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials | Black Bird | Nominated | ||
| 75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Natalie Kingston (for "Hand to Mouth") | Won | ||
| 75th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Taron Egerton | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Paul Walter Hauser | Won | |||
| Ray Liotta | Nominated |
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