The Crowded Room
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The Crowded Room is an American psychological thriller miniseries created by Akiva Goldsman and inspired by the 1981 non-fiction novel The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes. Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, and Emmy Rossum lead a supporting cast that includes Sasha Lane, Will Chase, Lior Raz, Laila Robins, and Henry Eikenberry. The series follows Danny Sullivan (Holland) after he was arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. Danny unveils his life through a series of interviews with interrogator Rya Goodwin (Seyfried), and slowly details to Rya, and the audience, his mysterious past that led him to the fateful incident. As Danny retrospectively examines his life, he reckons with his past and a few pivotal moments, ultimately leading him to uncover a life-altering revelation. On June 9, 2023, The Crowded Room premiered with its first three episodes on Apple TV+. One each of the remaining seven episodes was released weekly through July 28, 2023. The series received negative reviews from critics.
Infobox
Genre
mw- Drama Psychological thriller
Created by
Akiva Goldsman
Inspired by
The Minds of Billy Milliganby Daniel Keyes
Developed by
Todd Graff
Starring
Tom Holland Amanda Seyfried Sasha Lane Will Chase Lior Raz Emmy Rossum
Composer
Trevor Gureckis
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of episodes
10
Executive producers
Arnon Milchan Yariv Milchan Michael Schaefer Kornél Mundruczó Suzanne Heathcote Alexandra Milchan Tom Holland Akiva Goldsman
Producer
Kata Wéber
Cinematography
Ksenia Sereda William Rexer
Editors
Christopher Rand Kevin Birou Dávid Jancsó
Running time
38–56 minutes
Production companies
Apple StudiosNew RegencyWeed Road PicturesEMJAG Productions
Network
Apple TV
Release
June 9 (2023-06-09) –July 28, 2023 (2023-07-28)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Exodus"
Directed by
Kornél Mundruczó
Written by
Akiva Goldsman
Original release date
June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Danny Sullivan is arrested for a violent crime. Rya Goodwin probes his troubled past for answers.
Danny Sullivan is arrested for a violent crime. Rya Goodwin probes his troubled past for answers.
No.
Danny Sullivan is arrested for a violent crime. Rya Goodwin probes his troubled past for answers.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Sanctuary"
Directed by
Kornél Mundruczó
Written by
Akiva Goldsman
Original release date
June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Rya visits the Ghost House. Danny opens up about his turbulent friendship with Ariana.
Rya visits the Ghost House. Danny opens up about his turbulent friendship with Ariana.
No.
Rya visits the Ghost House. Danny opens up about his turbulent friendship with Ariana.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Murder"
Directed by
Brady Corbet
Written by
Akiva Goldsman
Original release date
June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Danny gets a gift for Ariana. Annabelle returns. Rya pieces together the events leading up to Rockefeller Center.
Danny gets a gift for Ariana. Annabelle returns. Rya pieces together the events leading up to Rockefeller Center.
No.
Danny gets a gift for Ariana. Annabelle returns. Rya pieces together the events leading up to Rockefeller Center.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"London"
Directed by
Brady Corbet
Written by
Akiva Goldsman and Henrietta Ashworth & Jessica Ashworth
Original release date
June 16, 2023 (2023-06-16)
In the aftermath of the shooting, Danny flees the country to find his father.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Danny flees the country to find his father.
No.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Danny flees the country to find his father.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Savior"
Directed by
Kornél Mundruczó
Written by
Akiva Goldsman
Original release date
June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23)
Danny’s and Candy’s lives are forever changed by the arrival of an unlikely savior.
Danny’s and Candy’s lives are forever changed by the arrival of an unlikely savior.
No.
Danny’s and Candy’s lives are forever changed by the arrival of an unlikely savior.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Rya"
Directed by
Mona Fastvold
Written by
Akiva Goldsman and Suzanne Heathcote
Original release date
June 30, 2023 (2023-06-30)
Rya puts her career on the line to investigate a radical new theory.
Rya puts her career on the line to investigate a radical new theory.
No.
Rya puts her career on the line to investigate a radical new theory.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"The Crowded Room"
Directed by
Alan Taylor
Written by
Akiva Goldsman and Suzanne Heathcote
Original release date
July 7, 2023 (2023-07-07)
Danny finally faces the truth about his crime.
Danny finally faces the truth about his crime.
No.
Danny finally faces the truth about his crime.
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Reunion"
Directed by
Brady Corbet
Written by
Akiva Goldsman and Cortney Norris
Original release date
July 14, 2023 (2023-07-14)
As the trial approaches, Rya and Stan disagree over strategy. Danny struggles to sort through his past.
As the trial approaches, Rya and Stan disagree over strategy. Danny struggles to sort through his past.
No.
As the trial approaches, Rya and Stan disagree over strategy. Danny struggles to sort through his past.
9
9
No.
9
Title
"Family"
Directed by
Mona Fastvold
Written by
Akiva Goldsman and Gregory Lessans
Original release date
July 21, 2023 (2023-07-21)
The state of New York v. Danny Sullivan.
The state of New York v. Danny Sullivan.
No.
The state of New York v. Danny Sullivan.
10
10
No.
10
Title
"Judgment"
Directed by
Mona Fastvold
Written by
Akiva Goldsman & Suzanne Heathcote & Gregory Lessans
Original release date
July 28, 2023 (2023-07-28)
Series finale. Danny’s life hangs in the balance.
Series finale. Danny’s life hangs in the balance.
No.
Series finale. Danny’s life hangs in the balance.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Exodus" | Kornél Mundruczó | Akiva Goldsman | June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) | |
| Danny Sullivan is arrested for a violent crime. Rya Goodwin probes his troubled past for answers. | |||||
| 2 | "Sanctuary" | Kornél Mundruczó | Akiva Goldsman | June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) | |
| Rya visits the Ghost House. Danny opens up about his turbulent friendship with Ariana. | |||||
| 3 | "Murder" | Brady Corbet | Akiva Goldsman | June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) | |
| Danny gets a gift for Ariana. Annabelle returns. Rya pieces together the events leading up to Rockefeller Center. | |||||
| 4 | "London" | Brady Corbet | Akiva Goldsman and Henrietta Ashworth & Jessica Ashworth | June 16, 2023 (2023-06-16) | |
| In the aftermath of the shooting, Danny flees the country to find his father. | |||||
| 5 | "Savior" | Kornél Mundruczó | Akiva Goldsman | June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23) | |
| Danny’s and Candy’s lives are forever changed by the arrival of an unlikely savior. | |||||
| 6 | "Rya" | Mona Fastvold | Akiva Goldsman and Suzanne Heathcote | June 30, 2023 (2023-06-30) | |
| Rya puts her career on the line to investigate a radical new theory. | |||||
| 7 | "The Crowded Room" | Alan Taylor | Akiva Goldsman and Suzanne Heathcote | July 7, 2023 (2023-07-07) | |
| Danny finally faces the truth about his crime. | |||||
| 8 | "Reunion" | Brady Corbet | Akiva Goldsman and Cortney Norris | July 14, 2023 (2023-07-14) | |
| As the trial approaches, Rya and Stan disagree over strategy. Danny struggles to sort through his past. | |||||
| 9 | "Family" | Mona Fastvold | Akiva Goldsman and Gregory Lessans | July 21, 2023 (2023-07-21) | |
| The state of New York v. Danny Sullivan. | |||||
| 10 | "Judgment" | Mona Fastvold | Akiva Goldsman & Suzanne Heathcote & Gregory Lessans | July 28, 2023 (2023-07-28) | |
| Series finale. Danny’s life hangs in the balance. | |||||
· Reception › Accolades
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
29th Critics' Choice Awards
Category
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Recipient
Tom Holland
Result
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | 29th Critics' Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | Tom Holland | Nominated |
References
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- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tom-holland-to-star-in-apple-mental-illness-anthology-from-akiva-goldsman
- The Crowded Roomhttps://deadline.com/2022/02/amanda-seyfried-tom-holland-apple-anthology-series-the-crowded-room-1234955709/
- The Crowded Roomhttps://directories.wga.org/project/1237989/the-crowded-room/
- EW.comhttps://ew.com/tv/tom-holland-the-crowded-room-interview-photos-akiva-goldsman/
- The Crowded Roomhttps://deadline.com/2022/02/emmy-rossum-cast-the-crowded-room-apple-tv-plus-series-tom-holland-amanda-seyfried-1234957748/
- The Crowded Roomhttps://deadline.com/2022/02/the-crowded-room-sasha-lane-christopher-abbott-emma-laird-cast-apple-tv-anthology-series-1234958147/
- The Crowded Roomhttps://deadline.com/2022/05/jason-isaacs-lior-raz-tom-holland-apples-the-crowded-room-anthology-series-1235019379/
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- The Crowded Roomhttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/tom-holland-the-crowded-room-first-look
- The Crowded Roomhttps://deadline.com/2023/04/the-crowded-room-tom-holland-amanda-seyfried-emmy-rossum-apple-premiere-date-photos-trailer-1235315196/
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- The Crowded Roomhttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-crowded-room/season-1
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