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The acting in this series especially by the kids/young adults really pulled me in. I havent gotten this emotional watching anything in a long time. The last episode had me in tears multiple and I hope viewers withhold judgment till they see the whole thing. This is still so relevant 30 years later.

Hard to watch and because it feels so real it really makes me sad and angry.

Brilliant but very hard to watch. It made me so angry. Fantastic acting from start to finish.

This production, which has been very popular since the introduction process, made an ambitious introduction to Netflix. When They See Us aims to tell an impressive story that has shaken the audience deeply.

The series focuses on the "Central Park Five" incident in 1989. Since many people are aware of this tragic event thanks to this series, the mission that the series takes on is very important. Five blackish youths are unfairly accused of rape in Central Park in 1989. The series, which tells the struggle of these five young people against justice, dates from 1989 to 2002. The series, which reveals a flutter that touches the heart, is not only important because it is based on reality, but also has inferences that shed light on today. When They See Us is very successful in reflecting the tension and drama of young people's struggle for justification. The main reason why emotions are well reflected is the excellent acting performances in the series. Accurate actor preferences help to better reflect the screenplay with an impressive fiction. Episodes ranging from 60 to 80 minutes allow the 23-year process to be followed step by step. A successful cinematography has been applied to ensure that this tense atmosphere is supported visually. Apart from the main characters, there are also successful names in episodes of the series. The series, which has a crowded staff, is becoming one of the productions to be watched thanks to this collective success.

When They See Us reflects a successful example of a genre not so common in Netflix. To see the reflections of a true-life event with its different dimensions in today's world will give the viewers a new perspective. An excellent option for those who want a quality drama. 10/10

Compelling. Just goes to show how messed up a county America is. My heart go out to the Wrongly accused.

This is one of the most beautiful and emotional mini series of the year so far. Well directed, excellent character building, amazing acting and well scripted. It touches your soul and cries out your heart. Thank you, Netflix!

The only bad reviews I have seen are by conservative commentators who see it as a political diatribe. It isn't. It's the brutally honest story of a horrible tragedy and the racial discrimination of the time, exemplified in a nationally known case. Unfortunately for conservatives, if it's a story about racial discrimination - which has existed throughout history and continues to exist today - its considered a liberal agenda, even though it is not. It's a story of Injustice, and an excellent one at that.

Side note: Now some commentators have some now claimed that it blames Trump, but it doesn't. I would point out, however, that Trump backed their conviction and opposed their being let go even after it was demonstrated they were innocent.

Rating: 8.5/10

Themes: Biography, History, Drama, Racism, Injustice, Rape, Prison, Persecution, Law, Police & Crime.

Review: This story is something that honestly leaves me speechless. There are no words to describe the outrage I feel with regards to this situation or the injustice of what these five boys went through. It's insane. It's crazy. It's UNJUST. However, I'm now going to go into the actual execution of this series, rather than the story itself, which, in my opinion, left certain things to be desired. I think the first and final episode were chilling and were able to portray the story in the exact right manner. However, the middle two episodes (especially the third) could have been done better. They didn't hit as deep and they felt very rushed. I feel like we didn't really get to see the struggle Kevin, Yusef, Antron and Raymond went through after they got convicted. I feel like we glossed over their experiences a little bit. Opposingly, Korey's life was depicted in detail and with a lot of emotion (in the final episode), and it was his story that eventually brought me to tears. In conclusion, this story is a devastating one, and this series luckily brings a strong light to that, but I personally feel like some things could have been executed a little better to portray the story even better and do even more justice to all these five boys.

This was an uncomfortable but necessary watch. I was very familiar with the case, even more so that I actually thought but to see it acted out and shot so tremendously was gut wrenching. Sadly injustice has been and will be part of life until the end of time, undoubtedly there's people fighting through it right now. I've seen quite a few negative reviews that this is just a puppet show to stomp on Trump and if that's your belief fine, but in my view facts speak for themselves and I knew about Trumps involvement in this case before this series, but there's no doubt the writer/director really wanted that message out there. Putting all politics, corruption and media aside, it's a truly harrowing, gut wrenching story about how five normal BOYS, lost their freedom, youth and innocence and how all of them including the victim never saw justice served correctly. A hard watch but a must watch.

Honestly one of the most beautiful and moving portrayals I've ever seen. The acting is spot on. Keeps your emotions going from start to end. Such a powerful series with a strong message. This is a must watch

The reason this is good is because of the real story, not because of anything Ava brought to the table. Everything is so drawn out, as only she can do, and tedious and boring. Most people won't criticize because of the real story but I am able to disconnect the real story to a poor job in creating this film version. There are a lot of empty spots in this film. Antron's daddy's story is horribly incomplete. Part 3 was a total waste. We don't see a dramatic prison experience until part 4 with Corey; the other ones are kind of put to the side. There is an unnecessary "love" scene" with little man's sister that had nothing to do with nothing. Part 1 and 2 are drawn out. The only reason it's a 6 rating is because part 4 is good. Then there's that horrible interview by Oprah, talking about when they see us now. She was asking elementary questions.

This is educational, jaw dropping, sickening, eye opening, impeccably done on every level, and makes u really think how this could have happened. The DA and the lead Detective should be in jail because this is criminal. The story is true and those accountable for lying to take away 5 young kids lives need to be exposed.

I hope every kid sees this in this country. It's not only about race but about being smart and unifying as a country . Understanding the "justice system". Don't forget the Kleenex when u watch ep 4.

Firstly I would like to state, taking the tiny portion given to Trump and then shoving aside the rest of the series is YOUR right. Coming on here and trying to act like your review gives meaning, is also okay.

Now an actual review after watching it all. If you can set aside politics and see the much bigger message of The Central Park Five, you'll be able to bear witness a masterpiece. DuVernay has made their story hit hard to a generation who all may not have been around or heard of the tragedy. To those who were around then will see how past mistakes are still made today. Injustice in the justice system continuing with no regards to consequence. To all this can strike a chord if you just watch for their story at the least. This will be a series talked about so might as well watch it and take whatever you get out of it. If there is any takeaway my review can hold it should be this, pause when you need to take a moment. This series is raw but a needed series.

I just finished the first episode and have never felt so outraged. I wanted to turn it off. I just cannot believe those cops were so corrupt. I will continue to watch so that hopefully justice will prevail. This series is intense and I think it's going be worth watching!

I bet there are some scenes you don't want to watch it, you can't watch it, it's very very difficult to digest. Acting is brilliant, you will get to see pure raw emotions. Though some of the trump supporters are ruining the show's rating, It's a 10/10, and deserve to heard and watch at least once.

I made a mistake in my first review of this Netflix mini series! I wanted to correct myself when I said do read all of the negative reviews. What I want to say is please do not read all of the negative reviews on here. Watch it and make up your own mind!

First of all, this mini series is bogged down my 1 star reviews. Why? Because ol Donnie supporters refuse to do any research about his role on When They See Us. Trump took out a large sum of money for advertise the death of these men. A quick Google search can confirm that for you. It seriously takes 2.5 seconds to research something before calling out 'snowflake'.

Now, onto the real review. When They See Us is hard to watch. Incredibly hard. But it's eye opening. The actors portray the young men caught up in this wonderfully, the cinnamatics are amazing. Take breaks as needed, but please know this is still very much happening in 2019. WTSU will hit you on a deeply personal level, and that is why it needs to be seen at least once.

My heart is truly with those who were wrongly accused, and it's my sincerest hope that life offers these gentleman nothing but the best after the injustice they have suffered.

The Trump supporting trolls on here are trying to ruin the overall rating for this compelling story that needs to be told over and over again! This film is definitely not a 1 out of 10 like they're rating it. It deserves at least an 8 just for the acting alone to which I felt was excellent. If you haven't already, please watch the highly acclaimed award winning documentary The Central Park Five. It goes into greater detail about the corrupt NYPD Detectives who brutalized these men who were just innocent kids at the time. I was so pleased that they eventually were exonerated and succeeded in suing New York City and receiving an award for $41 million! This is still happening to Black men in America today, there are many Black men being released after having spent 25-30 years in prison for a crime they didn't commit to receive little to nothing in monetary compensation. Overall, I think this was an excellent Mini-series.

The final episode of this series was a hard-to-watch heart-wrenching experience, but the hardship Korey experienced is the same for thousands of inmates, and I don't think it makes much difference whether they are innocent or not... However well it played as a psychological drama, in a series about the case of the Central Park Five, I expect a thorough examination of the societal structures that causes the criminal justice system to fail. If the series is meant to be informative and facilitate discussion and change, one-dimensional antagonists won't do. Prison guards that seem to do evil for evils sake is one cinematic sin, but the real shame is that the power dynamics between the prosecutor, the police, businesses and politicians is not explored. We understand that they are caught in a web of lies at the end, but we don't get the bigger picture, which is necessary if we're to understand what motivated them and got them to this point. In real life, there is a hierarchy, and everyone would have someone cracking a whip over them, forcing them to go forward aggressively with their part in the case. Professionals usually don't make bad decisions because they're "evil", but because they are under pressure - from their leaders, from colleges or other circumstances. A few bad apples is not what causes justice to fail so spectacularly over and over. It's the system itself that is rotten to the core. However, instead of taking a hard look at society and classicism, the series settles for racism and outrage. Thus, it fails to become more than peculiar entertainment, which I don't think was the intent!

When you conduct your own research you will understand Central park 5 is guilty on most charges (probably even rape) But some evidence was absent there was a police misconduct. So just like OJ Simpson case.. They were not found guilty of rape charges.. Videotaped confessions are give very specific details , no doubt these individuals involved all sort of crime that night. They get away with serial Rapist/killers testimony( Which he can not be hold accountable right now) It's sort of unbelievable that Reyes can make all these brutal wounds by himself alone... Following stated in Armstrong report is more highly likely happened.

"In its January 2003 Armstrong Report, the panel "did not dispute the legal necessity of setting aside the convictions of the five defendants based on the new DNA evidence that Mr. Reyes had raped the jogger." But it disputed acceptance of Reyes's claim that he alone had raped the jogger.It said there was "nothing but his uncorroborated word" that he acted alone. Armstrong said the panel believed "the word of a serial rapist killer is not something to be heavily relied upon."

The report concluded that the five men whose convictions had been vacated had "most likely" participated in the beating and rape of the jogger and that the "most likely scenario" was that "both the defendants and Reyes assaulted her, perhaps successively." The report said Reyes had most likely "either joined in the attack as it was ending or waited until the defendants had moved on to their next victims before descending upon her himself, raping her and inflicting upon her the brutal injuries that almost caused her death."

So all the publicity and the Central Park Five series is a one sided fiction trying to clear those 5 guys and making them look like victims.It is very sad suc a movie get really high rankings!