When 15-year-old black cyclist Brenton Butler dies in a hit-and-run accident -- with a white police officer behind the wheel of the vehicle -- Jersey City explodes with racial tension. This crime drama explores the aftermath of the accident, which includes an attempted cover-up by the police department and a volatile trial. Assistant prosecutor KJ wants to prosecute the hit-and-run as a hate crime, in addition to a negligent homicide. The longer the case drags on without a resolution, the more tense the situation becomes. Emmy winner Regina King stars as Brenton's churchgoing mother, Latrice.

 

Anyone watching this?! Just finished the first episode and it was so intense / gripping - so well acted as well. I think it will be very heavy / emotional throughout and I'm interested to see where it goes.

it's been on my radar ever since it was released. should check it out soon. my only concern is that it seems really heavy

Yeah the first and second episode were very heavy and did feel a little long at times, but I still really enjoy it and I'm excited to see where it goes.