The Night Of

The Night Of
GenreCrime drama
Created byRichard Price
Steven Zaillian
Based onCriminal Justice
by Peter Moffat
Written byRichard Price
Steven Zaillian
Directed bySteven Zaillian
James Marsh
Starring
ComposerJeff Russo[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languages
  • English
  • Urdu
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locations
Cinematography
Editors
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time56–96 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJuly 10 (2016-07-10) –
August 28, 2016 (2016-08-28)
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The Night Of is a 2016 American eight-part crime drama miniseries based on the first season of Criminal Justice, a 2008 British series.[2] The miniseries was written by Richard Price and Steven Zaillian (based on the original Criminal Justice plot by Peter Moffat), and directed by Zaillian and James Marsh.[3] Broadcast on HBO, The Night Of premiered on July 10, 2016 to critical acclaim.[4][5] The first episode premiered on June 24, 2016, via HBO's on-demand services.[6] The Night Of received 13 Emmy nominations, winning five, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for Riz Ahmed.

  1. ^ "Jeff Russo to Score CBS' American Gothic & ABC's Time After Time". Film Music Reporter. May 30, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 21, 2014). "John Turturro to Replace Robert De Niro as James Gandolfini's Successor in HBO Mini Criminal Justice". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 22, 2014). "Quartet Cast in HBO's 'Crime' Miniseries". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (March 11, 2016). "James Gandolfini's Passion Project Criminal Justice Gets Summer Premiere on HBO as The Night Of". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  5. ^ Pederson, Erik (April 19, 2016). "HBO Books Summer Dates for Ballers, Vice Principals & The Night Of". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  6. ^ "The Night Of: First Part Available This Friday, June 24 on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand, Affiliate Portals". The Futon Critic. June 22, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.