TV series

We Need to Talk About Cosby

2022 · 1 season

A sober, thoughtful reckoning that sits with discomfort, weighing affection for a cultural icon against the gravity of his crimes.

Overview: During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of America's most recognizable black celebrities: his career was a model of excellence for millions of Americans, until the painful testimonies of dozens of women uncovered the sinister grimace behind the smile of the so-called America's dad.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and demanding.
About: Betrayal, celebrity, race, power
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
celebrity
race
power
justice
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong