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Limited Series – Eric

2024 Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for Eric: Limited Series Trailer List
72% Tomatometer 75 Reviews 58% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
Puppeteer Vincent clings to his missing son's drawings of a blue monster puppet named Eric, convinced that if he can get Eric on TV then his son will come home. Read More Read Less
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Critics Consensus

Startlingly disturbing despite its outwardly fuzzy appearance, Eric is a perverse genre-bender that may not fully articulate all of its ideas but offers a memorably demented binge.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian The show's ambition, its empathy, central performances and committed direction make for compulsive, if at times harrowing, viewing... Jun 14, 2024 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) The soundtrack alone... it's a real celluloid jukebox soundtrack. Jun 5, 2024 Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine It’s only the quirkier half of Eric, an unfocused, inconsistently written, and wonderfully acted show whose ambition is admirable and originality rare in an increasingly formulaic crime genre. Jun 4, 2024 Full Review Romey Norton Film Focus Online Overall, Eric is a seriously entertaining series, with twists, turns and torment. One of Benedict Cumberbatch’s more interesting performances - it’s not one to miss. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 22, 2024 Full Review Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media There's so much going on here it feels like two shows are happening at once -- and despite the star power of Cumberbatch, it's the supporting players who command the most interest and attention. Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com Benedict Cumberbatch shows his acting chops once again. Rated: 6/10 Jul 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Torin F ERIC is a uniquely challenging limited series, driven by a central character (B. Cumberbatch) who is so thoroughly abrasive and unlikeable as to be almost unwatchable. However, the portrayal, artistry, overall acting, heavy psychological story and darkly amplified 80's NYC do ultimately create a compelling character study that manages to accomplish some of the series' serious ambitions. Grim but effective, if a little overwrought. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Ollie U A very confused drama. At times it felt like the writers were making it up as they went along, episode by episode. It felt too long and didn’t make sense. Character’s actions were very implausible. The subplots were predictable. BC’s American accent was terrible and it felt like he overacted the part. None of the characters were likeable and therefore I felt I didn’t care what the whole outcome was. It felt like no one won. All in all - very disappointing Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Jane E Very fine performances. Lot of scenes of things most of us turn away from if we can. So much ugly on view. The grace of the detective character in all his relationships was worth the time. Not familiar with the actor McKinley Belcher, I really appreciated his performance. Treatment of the other missing boy's story was excellent. Kudos to the writer and production team. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/24 Full Review Lau J Gran historia que te hace ponerte en los zapatos de los personajes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/16/24 Full Review Mark d Fantastic sceneries of New York during the 1980's. An anthology film, with different stories, and the struggle for life. Must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/15/24 Full Review Jera B Beautiful show about fatherhood, addiction, mental illness, and generational trauma. Hard to watch at times, but so well done. Benedict Cumberbatch and Gabby Hoffman are flawless. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 30, 2024 Vincent's son Edgar has an idea for Good Day Sunshine's new puppet; but before he can convince his father, the boy disappears on the way to school. Details Episode 2 Aired May 30, 2024 Vincent's convinced that bringing Eric to life will help his son come home; Detective Ledroit makes an arrest, while Cassie has her own suspicions. Details Episode 3 Aired May 30, 2024 While Vincent frantically gets ready for the pitch, Ledroit arrives with some more questions for him; Cassie meets the mother of another missing child. Details Episode 4 Aired May 30, 2024 Following shocking news from both Lennie and Cassie, Vincent continues to spiral until he sees a sign from Edgar and hatches a new plan. Details Episode 5 Aired May 30, 2024 Ledroit makes headway in both investigations; Cassie gets a phone call that changes everything, and Vincent continues to follow the map. Details Episode 6 Aired May 30, 2024 As the city's unhoused people are forced onto the street, Vincent meets the one with answers; an old friend helps Ledroit bring buried evidence to light. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lucy Forbes
Creator
Abi Morgan
Executive Producer
Lucy Dyke, Jane Featherstone
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 30, 2024
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