61st Street

Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.

Drama

Crime

61st Street

Drama

Crime

Created By: Peter Moffat
First Aired on: Apr 10, 2022
Popularity: 1.6516: 22 votes
Networks: (US)
(US)
Production: AMC Studios (US)Outlier Society (US)The Lighthouse (GB)BBC Studios (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 16 episodes

Season 1

Aired 3 years ago

8 Episodes

Episode 1Pilot44 min
Track star Moses Johnson is swept up into a world of chaos, violence, and corrupt policing during a presumed drug sting gone wrong. Public defender Franklin Roberts considers retirement and his impact on the community.
Episode 2The Hunter and the Hunted46 min
While on a collision course with the Chicago Police Department, Moses makes contact with the one person who could save him. Martha chases political aspirations.
Episode 3Barefoot and Dangerous45 min
Officer Logan begins to question his own department, while Lieutenant Brannigan presses Moses for a confession. Franklin revisits the crime scene, finding a new angle for the defense.
Episode 4Chess Moves and Poker Chips45 min
While waiting for bond, Moses adjusts to jail. Brannigan opens up to Logan. After stumbling on evidence of police misconduct, Franklin continues to put together a defense. Joshua makes a discovery.
Episode 5Over the Wall43 min
Franklin gets sobering news while Moses reunites with an old acquaintance. Officer Logan gets a new position. Norma holds a barbecue to raise money for Moses’ bail.