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Season 1 – Emperor of Ocean Park

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Following Talcott Garland, whose tranquil existence is upended by the death of his father; Mariah Denton, a former journalist and ardent conspiracy theorist, questions the manner of his death and thinks he was the victim of foul play. Read More Read Less

Critics Reviews

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Angie Han Hollywood Reporter Even Whitaker’s innate gravitas can only do so much to fight gravity. Eventually, the drama sags under the weight of its messy ambition. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety Though the tone and pacing of the 10-episode series initially stumbles, when it finds its footing in Episode 4, the narrative soars, taking the audience on a unique journey of a family divided by political ideology, secrets and vengeance. Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Mostly, "Ocean Park" concerns itself with tawdry, warmed-over Lifetime movie subplots about cheating spouses and domestic squabbles. Rated: 2/4 Jul 14, 2024 Full Review Emmanuel Noisette The Movie Blog Emperor of Ocean Park is an interesting mystery series that offers a compelling narrative journey but falters in its execution. Rated: 6/10 Aug 21, 2024 Full Review M.N. Miller Geek Vibes Nation The Emperor of Ocean Park demands an extraordinary amount of patience from the viewer but ultimately rewards them with a successful payoff from its suspenseful mystery and a provocative performance by Forest Whitaker. Rated: 6/10 Jul 15, 2024 Full Review Isabella Soares Collider Emperor of Ocean Park's mystery is bettered by Forest Whitaker's performance and racism discussions, but its slow-burn pacing drags out more than necessary. Rated: 6/10 Jul 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul T Excellent suspenseful drama, with an outstanding performance by Forest Whitaker. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Pia B Just as riveting as the novel which I could not put down! I hope the series will extend beyond the time line in the book. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Creole C It is one of the best shows on television. It is a great cast of newcomers and the plot pulls you in, slow and steady. I pray that there is more seasons in the works. Thank you Amazon and MGM for great entertainment!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review Alicia S After one episode, I was hooked! The layered story-telling and the compelling characters made me want more. The plot twists keep me intrigued and on the edge of my seat. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Maria C After seeing the first two episodes I'm hopeful I'll start to care about any one character but it's not looking good. If this story was more riveting like "Your Honor" I'd rate it higher. Still it's pretty early here so let's see how they do. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Pablo M Best show on MGM+. Hope there is a season 2. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 14, 2024 Chapter One After Judge Oliver Garland is found dead in his home, his three adult children, Addison, Mariah, and Tal gather for the funeral; shocked by her father's sudden passing, Mariah begins questioning if foul play was involved. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 21, 2024 Chapter Two Two years after his shock announcement, The Judge contemplates his next career move; discovering that another person close to their family has been murdered, Mariah's suspicions around her father's passing grow further. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 28, 2024 Chapter Three Tal's paranoia grows following his mysterious run in with Agent McDermott; Mariah's investigation into her father's death has her reminiscing on her career as a Pulitzer award-winning journalist. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 4, 2024 Chapter Four Tal enlists the help of his colleague to track Kimmer's whereabouts; furthering their investigation, Tal and Mariah look to an old friend of The Judge for answers. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 11, 2024 Chapter Five Stuck on a clue that The Judge left behind, Tal turns to his father's old chess buddy for help; Mariah seeks the help of an old colleague to dig up information on Jack Ziegler. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 18, 2024 Chapter Six Tal's distractedness and frustrations lead to an unexpected outburst that threatens his career and his marriage; Mariah uses her husband to chase a new lead. Details Episode 7 Airs Sun Aug 25 Chapter Seven After discovering that their older brother is responsible for hiding a valuable piece of information, Tal and Mariah track down a reluctant Addison for answers. Details Episode 8 Airs Sun Sep 1 Chapter Eight Following the tragic events in 2003, The Judge looks to Jack Ziegler to exact a plan of revenge. Details Episode 9 Airs Sun Sep 8 Chapter Nine Tal and Mariah struggle with the new information they've learned about their father's dealings; still on the hunt for: the arrangements," Tal sets a trap to draw out his adversaries. Details Episode 10 Airs Sun Sep 15 Chapter Ten Tal and Mariah look to end the search for "the arrangements" once and for all; Tal and Kimmer contemplate what's next for their relationship. Details
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Season Info

Director
Damian Marcano, Cheryl Dunye
Executive Producer
Erin Jontow, Damian Marcano, Shukree Hassan Tilghman, Shukree Tilghman, John Wells, Llewellyn Wells
Screenwriter
Cynthia Adarkwa, Francesca Butler, J.D. Shields, Sherman Payne, Shukree Hassan Tilghman
Network
MGM+
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 14, 2024