I Am the Night

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  • TV-MA
  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 6.9  (8,719)

I Am the Night is a gripping six-part miniseries from TNT that takes viewers on a journey through the dark underworld of Hollywood in the 1940s. Created by Sam Sheridan, the show is inspired by the memoirs of Fauna Hodel, a young woman who discovers that her true identity is more shocking than she ever imagined.

The story follows Fauna (India Eisley), a teenage girl who has always felt like she doesn't fit in with her family in Reno, Nevada. When she discovers that she was actually given away at birth and that her real mother was a young woman from Los Angeles named Tamar Hodel, she decides to run away from home and find out the truth about her past.

As she delves deeper into her family history, Fauna encounters a number of dangerous characters who are determined to keep their secrets hidden. One of these characters is Jay Singletary (Chris Pine), a troubled journalist who is haunted by his experiences covering the Black Dahlia murder case a few years earlier. Singletary becomes Fauna's unlikely ally as they try to unravel the mystery of her true identity.

Together, Fauna and Singletary navigate the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, encountering corrupt cops, shady businessmen, and powerful Hollywood elites who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. Along the way, they discover shocking connections between Tamar Hodel and some of the most notorious crimes in the city's history.

The show's cast is led by Eisley and Pine, who both give powerful performances as Fauna and Singletary. Eisley is particularly impressive as she portrays Fauna's journey from a sheltered, naïve young woman to a brave survivor who refuses to back down in the face of danger.

Other standout performances come from Jefferson Mays as the enigmatic Dr. George Hodel, Tamar's father and a possible suspect in the Black Dahlia murder case; Dylan Smith as Sepp, a sinister hitman who is hired to kill Fauna; Jay Paulson as Ohls, a corrupt LAPD detective who will do anything to protect his own interests; and Justin Cornwell as Terrence Shye, a handsome aspiring musician who becomes embroiled in Fauna's search for the truth.

The show's production design and cinematography are also noteworthy, as they transport viewers back in time to 1940s Los Angeles. The neon-lit streets of Hollywood, the grimy back alleys of downtown, and the opulent mansions of the rich and famous all come alive on screen, creating a vivid and immersive world that is both glamorous and dangerous.

Overall, I Am the Night is a compelling and suspenseful crime drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its talented cast, engaging story, and stunning visuals, it is a must-watch for anyone who loves film noir, true crime, or gripping television dramas.

I Am the Night is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between January 28, 2019 and on TNT (US)

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Queen's Gambit, Accepted
6. Queen's Gambit, Accepted
March 4, 2019
When Fauna hears what happened to Jimmy Lee, she frantically searches for a way home. As Watts explodes around her into chaotic riots, Fauna's way out harbors a nightmarish trap. Jay stews in a cell that overflows with rioters, his options diminishing as the hours pass, until he hatches a desperate plan.
Aloha
5. Aloha
February 25, 2019
Jay and Fauna search for a way to make it to Hawaii so Fauna can find her mother, Tamar Hodel, and learn the truth about why she was put up for adoption, and for Jay to see if Tamar holds the answers to the Hodel case that destroyed his career.
Matador
4. Matador
February 18, 2019
A phone call from Corinna leads Jay to believe that there are cracks appearing in the Hodel case; Fauna feels closer than ever to finding her mother, Tamar, and wonders if an invitation to a Happening might be an opportunity for more information.
Dark Flower
3. Dark Flower
February 11, 2019
A visit from Billis and the LAPD leaves Jay wondering how close he's getting to the truth. Fauna must reconcile Corinna's revelations with the suspicion that Corinna is hiding Fauna's mother, Tamar.
Phenomenon of Interference
2. Phenomenon of Interference
February 4, 2019
Newly arrived in Los Angeles, Fauna attempts to track down her family, including her mysterious grandfather, George Hodel. Jay continues his pursuit of the Bloody Romeo, but he can't let go of the story that ruined his career years ago--a story that involved George Hodel.
Pilot
1. Pilot
January 28, 2019
Fauna Hodel, a naive young girl growing up outside of Reno, Nevada, embarks on a desperate quest to discover who she is. In Los Angeles, Jay Singletary, a former Marine turned hack reporter covers a gruesome murder.
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Where to Watch I Am the Night
I Am the Night is available for streaming on the TNT (US) website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch I Am the Night on demand at Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 28, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (8,719)