The Night Of 1.3 FAQ
What’s it called?
“A Dark Crate.”
Who’s responsible?
Storytelling genius Steve Zaillian (“Searching For Bobby Fischer”) directs from a teleplay by storytelling genius Richard Price (“Mad Dog and Glory”).
What says HBO?
“Awaiting his formal arraignment at Rikers Island, Naz (Riz Ahmed) realizes that his survival, or perhaps his demise, rests with a particular inmate, Freddy (Michael Kenneth Williams).”
Is it any good?
It’s fucking amazing.
What’s doing with John Stone?
He wants to help the dead girl’s orphaned cat, but he’s allergic.
How does it start?
“Homosexual?” asks the heavyset woman of color.
The big news?
We see a bit less of Dennis Box this week as the story grows thicker with prisoners and lawyers.
What else is HBO not telling us?
This series deserves to sweep all miniseries categories next year.
What’s good?
“Are you a civilian?” “Nothing brown.” “You rape that girl?” “Traction.” “Not the good kind.” “Close your eyes, I said.” “10 days.” The shower scene. The Crisco. Stone’s discussion of his fee with Naz’s parents. The molestation of Naz’s mother. Glenne Headley as the flight attendant’s attorney. The taxicab subplot. The shoes in the window. The cat!
What’s not so good?
Nothing.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
With fire!
9 p.m. Sunday. HBO.
