Crime dramas based on real events are having quite a moment right now — and when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. The real-life stories that inspire the shows have a potent, macabre appeal, and the actors involved in them are afforded the opportunity to explore some extremely dark places through a wide range of fascinating, all-too-real characters.
In their respective roles, Egerton and Hauser deliver sublime performances as Keene and Hall, the focus of his dangerous assignment. While the show’s two leads deliver performances strong enough to carry the entire series, Black Bird has an embarrassment of riches in its supporting cast, too. Beyond its impressive cast and their performances, Black Bird also benefits from a great sense of pacing.