The Night Of 1.5 FAQ
What’s it called?
“The Season Of The Witch.”
Who’s responsible?
Steven Zaillian directs from a teleplay by Richard Price and Zaillian.
What says HBO?
“Box (Bill Camp) reconstructs Naz’s (Riz Ahmed) whereabouts on ‘the night of.’”
How does it start?
Stone bathes his feet in ultraviolet light, then talks to a bunch of his kid’s classmates.
Is it any good?
Yes!
Does Box begin to suspect Naz may not be suspect?
Not this week.
What’s doing with Freddy?
He gives Naz his first assignment.
Does Stone rescue Andrea’s cat this week?
“You just made it,” says the guy with the cage. “He was scheduled for 8 a.m.”
The big news?
Alison Crowe’s firm continues to handle Naz’ case.
What else is HBO not telling us?
This is a transformative installment for Naz.
What’s good?
John Turturro as Stone. Jeannie Berlin as Helen. Bill Camp as Box. Salim Khan’s dealings with his partners. The eyeball. The penis. The chase scene. Burt Bacharach. “He killed my great-grandparents.” “I’m afraid those days are gone.” “I’m a lawyer.” “You’ve been enormously helpful.” “Wednesday!” “You convinced me.” Stone’s glee in the store. Stone listening at the door.
What’s not so good?
Nothing. This show is awesome.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
With Stone and his weapon.
9 p.m. Sunday. HBO.
