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Limited Series – The Crowded Room

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In Manhattan in the summer of 1979, a young man is arrested for a shocking crime, and an unlikely investigator must solve the mystery behind it.
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The Crowded Room — Limited Series

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The Crowded Room is furnished with undeniable talent and built on a promising premise, but the story runs in circles, resulting in an exhausting and often frustrating experience.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times The length of the series, which is padded with extraneous material... and scenes that run longer than necessary, dilutes its effects, saps the drama of energy. Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Valerie Anne Autostraddle Overall, I enjoyed the puzzle this show presented. It was hard to watch at times, and tackles really dark themes, but the acting is so great... Jul 31, 2023 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday "The Crowded Room" is an unwatchable mess. Rated: 0/4 Jun 16, 2023 Full Review Prabhjot Bains Exclaim! As The Crowded Room's title suggests, the limited series is crowded with fascinating ideas, moments and performances, but they are obfuscated by a slogging, non-linear structure that never becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Rated: 3/10 Nov 14, 2023 Full Review Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast The performances and artistic direction elevate a story that never reaches its full potential. There’s something here, but it never gets out of its own way long enough to dive into the murkier waters the story deserves. Rated: 3 Nov 14, 2023 Full Review Valerie Ettenhofer Film School Rejects Benefits from an A-List cast, but it’s not enough to make it worth a watch. Aug 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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renis h While this movie has great actors and has some really interesting points, the show was honestly pretty predictable for the most part and it was pretty easy to foresee quite a bit of the plot twists before they come up. While the series had a great cast and a solid premise, it was a little bloated at times and the story plot twists were quite predictable, which does ruin it for me. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review Yash B "The Crowded Room" is the most recent reminder that a bad Rotten Tomatoes critics score should not dictate whether or not you watch something. This is a spellbinding miniseries, with plenty of intrigue before and after the twist is revealed. I also have to give props to Tom Holland who gives an outstanding performance here, pushing himself to the limits of acting. I thought Amanda Seyfried was also very good and the two actors elevate the series. I do feel at times it becomes a bit repetitive and runs in circles, but I really felt the emotional impact of the story and think it was told with purpose. Overall, this is easily one of the most underrated TV series I have ever seen and I think everyone who likes a good crime mystery should definitely check it out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review garzee B Although the show loses some of it's momentum after the third or fourth episode it remains emotional, suspenseful, and thrilling. Tom Holland delivers a killer performance-possibly his best yet- alongside a great starring and supporting cast. If you like psychological thrillers then this is for you. (It may be triggering for victims of SA.) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed this series. It's funny the "critics" are so negative but the viewers seemed to appreciate it. What makes them experts 🤔 I actually binged the whole thing on a last Sunday. Tom Holland was incredible and my heart broke for his character. Even in the beginning when he was at school he was just so sad and insecure Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Stevie B I usually agree with the critics and discount the audience rating. But, this time the critics are waaaay off. This was an amazing limited series. Tom Holland, and the entire cast were brilliant. The psychology was spot on - as a clinician of 30 yrs and as child of abuse I can attest to its accuracy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/25 Full Review Shelly O The attention to male mental health was absolutely astounding, the rule was extremely well played and very well engaged. Absolutely love the series and will will rewatch with no hesitation Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 9, 2023 Exodus Danny Sullivan is arrested for a violent crime; Rya Goodwin probes his troubled past for answers. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 9, 2023 Sanctuary Rya visits the Ghost House; Danny opens up about his turbulent friendship with Ariana. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 9, 2023 Murder Danny gets a gift for Ariana; Annabelle returns; Rya pieces together the events leading up to Rockefeller Center. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 16, 2023 London In the aftermath of the shooting, Danny flees the country to find his father. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 23, 2023 Savior Danny and Candy's lives are forever changed by the arrival of an unlikely savior. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 30, 2023 Rya Rya puts her career on the line to investigate a radical new theory. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 7, 2023 The Crowded Room Danny finally faces the truth about his crime. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 14, 2023 Reunion As the trial approaches, Rya and Stan disagree over strategy; Danny struggles to sort through his past. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 21, 2023 Family The State of New York v. Daniel Sullivan. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 28, 2023 Judgment Danny's life hangs in the balance. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Akiva Goldsman, Tom Holland, Alexandra Milchan, Suzanne Heathcote, Kornél Mundruczó, Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 9, 2023
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