This was an ok series with many excellent performances. The premise is interesting and timely, but it plays so much to simplistic (and racist) stereotypes that it makes it more political than valuable commentary. The flaw is in assuming all viewers 'know' that most white police are racists rather than exploring the notions of 'bad eggs', brotherhood or colour blind corruption, which would have elevated the story significantly. It is also far too long and convoluted (rather than cleverly complex) to be truly entertaining; 4-6 episodes would have given it more tension. I stuck with Seven Seconds out of a sense of duty (and because of the great acting) rather than because I was gripped.
Review of Seven Seconds
