The Night Of (2016)

Synopsis

After a night of partying with a female stranger, a man wakes up to find her stabbed to death and is charged with her murder.

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Where to watch

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Cast

• Riz Ahmed as Nasir 'Naz' Khan
• John Turturro as John Stone
• Bill Camp as Dennis Box
• Payman Maadi as Salim Khan
• Jeannie Berlin as Helen Weiss
• Poorna Jagannathan as Safar Khan
• Amara Karan as Chandra Kapoor
• Syam M. Lafi as Hasan Khan
• Paul Sparks as Don Taylor
• Michael Kenneth Williams as Freddy Knight

If you liked The Night Of, try

• Dexter
• Bones
• Peaky Blinders
• How to Get Away with Murder
• Twin Peaks
• Bosch
• Cross
• The Lincoln Lawyer

BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas that keep you guessing and don’t shy away from the darker sides of human nature, The Night Of is a gripping choice. This eight-episode series follows a man who wakes up after a night out to find a woman dead and himself charged with her murder, pulling you into a tense, slow-burn mystery. With standout performances from Riz Ahmed and John Turturro, the show feels both intimate and intense, exploring the complexities of the justice system and the personal toll of suspicion. It’s perfect for fans of shows like Dexter or How to Get Away with Murder who appreciate layered storytelling and morally complex characters. Watching it feels like piecing together a puzzle that’s as much about people as it is about the crime, making it a compelling binge for anyone who loves a thoughtful, well-acted drama.