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When They See Us - Ep. 1 - Part One
 

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In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are arrested, interrogated and coerced into confessing to the vicious attack of a woman in Central Park.
 
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When They See Us / Ep. 1 : Part One
Episode 1 | Aired on May 31, 2019 | TV-MA | 64 min. | Netflix
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EPISODES
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  • When They See Us - Episode 1 - Part One
    Episode 1
    Part One
  • When They See Us - Episode 2 - Part Two
    Episode 2
    Part Two
  • When They See Us - Episode 3 - Part Three
    Episode 3
    Part Three
  • When They See Us - Episode 4 - Part Four
    Episode 4
    Part Four

When They See Us episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Tron and his friend discuss sports loyalty over breakfast. Kevin, aspiring for the first chair in his band, is reminded of chores by Angie. The group plans to attend Sharene's party. At the park, they witness violence, leading to police intervention. A female jogger is found severely injured, and detectives start investigating. The boys, rounded up for questioning, face intense police pressure, leading to coerced false confessions. Inconsistencies in their stories are noted by prosecutors. In holding, the boys realize they've been manipulated into lying about each other, reflecting on their dire situation.

Full Episode S00E01 Recap

### Breakfast Conversation - Tron and his friend discuss the Yankees releasing Gary Ward, comparing his situation to Tron's. - They debate sports loyalty and joke about fries and betrayal. ### Music Lesson and Plans - Kevin finishes his music lesson, discussing his aspirations for first chair in the band. - Angie reminds Kevin about household chores and mentions her work schedule. ### Street Encounter and Plans for the Evening - Tron and his sister Sharene plan to get food, discussing their different eating habits. - The group makes plans to attend Sharene's party later. ### Pre-Party Gathering - The group discusses their watch envy and notices a suspicious group approaching the party. ### At the Park - The group heads to the park, where they encounter various scenes of violence and chaos. - Police are called due to the disturbances, leading to a large-scale police response. ### The Crime Scene Investigation - Police discover a severely injured female jogger and begin their investigation. - The detectives discuss the need to find witnesses or suspects. ### Interrogations Begin - Parents and guardians of the boys are contacted for questioning. - The boys face intense and manipulative interrogation tactics from the police. ### Parental Pressure and Confessions - Tron's father pressures him to comply with the police demands. - The boys, under duress, begin to make false confessions about their involvement. ### Complications in Building the Case - Prosecutors discuss the inconsistencies and weaknesses in the boys' confessions. - They strategize on how to align the boys' stories with the crime scene facts. ### The Boys Meet in Holding - The boys, now in custody, meet and realize they were all coerced into lying about each other. - They express regret and confusion over why they're being treated this way. ### Ending Scene - The boys are seen in holding, reflecting on their situation as the episode ends with a poignant song.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Gary Ward released from the Yankees?

They likely got tired of him and wanted to trade.

What instrument does Kevin play?

Kevin plays the trumpet.

Where is the party that the group plans to attend?

The party is at Sharene's place.

What time does the party start?

The party starts at 9:00 PM.

What happens in the park?

The group encounters violence and chaos, leading to police being called.

Who is the victim found by the police in the park?

A severely injured female jogger.

What is the initial charge against the boys brought in for questioning?

Unlawful assembly.

How do the police try to get confessions from the boys?

Through intense and manipulative interrogation tactics.

What role does Tron's father play in the interrogation?

He pressures Tron to comply with the police demands.

What inconsistencies are found in the boys' confessions?

Their statements don't match each other or the central facts of the crime.

How do the boys realize they were coerced?

They meet in holding and discover they all lied about each other.

What is the reaction of the boys in the holding cell?

They express regret and confusion about their situation.

What instrument does Kevin aspire to be first chair in?

The band.

What are the boys' plans before the incident at the park?

They plan to get food and attend Sharene's party.

Who finds the female jogger in the park?

Two males walking across Central Park.

 
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