Limited Series – The Crowded Room

Play trailer

2:12

2023

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

33%

Tomatometer

54 Reviews

92%

Popcornmeter

2,500+ Ratings

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.

Watch on Apple TV+

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

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.

Read Critics Reviews

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

Maria-Elena M

Are the critics okay?! This show is a quiet masterpiece! It literally broke my mind and heart into pieces....;) Tom Holland's acting was superb, the writing except for some of the court drama was deep and thoughtful portraying the dark reality of cyclical abuse in a very realistic manner. I cannot recommend this show enough, but be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster. Stunning TV

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

Full Review

Natalie S.

This is a very good show that I would recommend watching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/28/25

Full Review

D S

Not sure what the issue is with the critics. But this is one of the most underrated show on Apple TV.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

Full Review

Alex R

Definitely worth watching. Don't hesitate. Both leads do a great job. Very interesting story. Not sure why the critics didn't enjoy this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

Full Review

Clive C

One of the best series I've ever watched. Wonderful acting and superb plot developement. I cannot understand what the "critics" were actually watching. Highly recommended!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

Full Review

Maite O

Although the episodes get a bit dragged out, and it could have been 6 episodes instead of 10, the series brings an amazing topic with amazing performances. Absolutely worth the watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/19/25

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Tom Holland

Danny Sullivan

Amanda Seyfried

Rya

Emmy Rossum

Candy

Sasha Lane

Ariana

Will Chase

Marlin

Akiva Goldsman

Executive Producer

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

Criminal Record

90%

65%

Criminal Record

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Criminal Record

Women in Blue

100%

83%

Women in Blue

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Women in Blue

Shining Girls

84%

86%

Shining Girls

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Shining Girls

Black Bird

98%

95%

Black Bird

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Black Bird

Now & Then

71%

53%

Now & Then

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Now & Then

Discover more movies and TV shows.

The Most Anticipated TV and Streaming Shows of 2023: New and Returning Shows We Can’t Wait to See

Tom Holland Works a Killer Angle in The Crowded Room

New on Streaming in June 2023: Shows and Movies Coming To Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and More

The Crowded Room: Limited Series Featurette - An Inside Look