Shots Fired

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  • TV-14
  • 2017
  • 1 Season
  • 6.7  (2,408)

Shots Fired is a television drama series that aired on FOX from March to May 2017. The show centers around the controversial issue of police shootings of unarmed citizens, with a fictionalized story based on real-life events. The show is created by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood, who are known for their works in film and television.

The series is set in the small town of Gate Station, North Carolina, where a black police officer, Joshua Beck (played by Mack Wilds), kills a white college student, Jesse Carr (played by Nick Stevenson). The incident leads to protests and racial tensions among the community, which is aggravated by the fact that Beck is also a part of the community.

The shooting is investigated by two investigators from the Department of Justice – Ashe Akino (played by Sanaa Lathan) and Preston Terry (played by Stephan James). Ashe is a seasoned investigator who is passionate about her job and determined to bring justice, while Preston is a young investigator who is new to the job and idealistic about the justice system.

As the investigation progresses, they uncover evidence that suggests that Jesse's murder is not an isolated incident. They discover a pattern of police shootings that target black citizens, and they become determined to expose the truth.

The show also delves into the personal lives of Ashe and Preston, exploring their relationships with their families, their colleagues, and their romantic partners. Ashe is a single mother who is estranged from her daughter, while Preston has a complicated relationship with his father, who is a prominent pastor in the community.

One of the significant subplots of the show is the relationship between Ashe and Preston. They start off as colleagues with a professional relationship, but as the investigation progresses, they develop a personal relationship that is complicated by their racial, social, and professional differences.

The show also features a talented ensemble cast, including Stephen Moyer as Lieutenant Breeland, the head of the police department, Jill Hennessy as Alicia Carr, Jesse's grieving mother, Tristan Mack Wilds as Joshua Beck, the police officer who shot Jesse, and Aisha Hinds as Pastor Janae James, Preston's aunt.

Overall, Shots Fired is a thought-provoking and timely drama series that explores the complex issues of racism, justice, and law enforcement through the lens of a police shooting. The show is well-written, well-acted, and expertly balances the personal and professional elements of the story. It is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and social commentary.

Shots Fired is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on March 22, 2017.

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Hour Ten: Last Dance
10. Hour Ten: Last Dance
May 24, 2017
The hearings for both cases are held and, as Preston presents the facts to the jurors, the truth behind each shooting is revealed. Meanwhile, Pastor Janae and other petitioners gather outside the courtroom in anticipation of the results, hoping for a better future. After the Sheriff's Department loses one of its own, it becomes clear who is really to blame.
Hour Nine: Come to Jesus
9. Hour Nine: Come to Jesus
May 17, 2017
After a shocking discovery is made about the Auxiliary Deputy program, the investigation zeroes in on the Sheriff's Department, leaving Lieutenant Breeland and Sheriff Platt under intense scrutiny. As potential culprits come forward to negotiate with Ashe and Preston, a former Auxiliary Deputy reveals a secret of his own. Meanwhile, the judge makes a ruling in Ashe's custody case and Governor Eamons makes a difficult decision regarding her new education initiative.
Hour Eight: Rock Bottom
8. Hour Eight: Rock Bottom
May 10, 2017
After a potential murder weapon is found in the Joey Campbell case, the pressure is on for Preston and Ashe to utilize this newest piece of evidence to find out who is behind Joey's death. Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate between the investigators and the Sheriff's department, leading to a potentially game-changing altercation, and Preston makes a rash decision regarding the Jesse Carr case.
Hour Seven: The Content of Their Character
7. Hour Seven: The Content of Their Character
May 3, 2017
The district attorney calls to inform Preston that he is sending in a new team to investigate the case, but Preston remains focused and determined to find the underlying truth. The conflicting stories muddle the investigation, leaving a witness hanging dangerously in the balance with her testimony of what actually happened the night Joey Campbell died. Amidst the aftermath of the riots, yet another compromising video of Beck surfaces.
Hour Six: The Fire This Time
6. Hour Six: The Fire This Time
April 26, 2017
Things get intense at Gate Station as a violent riot erupts between the citizens and the police. Meanwhile, Ashe and Preston confront Governor Eamons about their suspicions surrounding Joey's murder.
Hour Five: Before the Storm
5. Hour Five: Before the Storm
April 19, 2017
Cory reveals vital specifics about the night Joey Campbell was murdered, allowing Preston and Ashe to focus on the people whom they believe were involved in his death.
Hour Four: Truth
4. Hour Four: Truth
April 12, 2017
After Cory reveals the details of the night of Joey Campbell's death, Ashe and Preston must decide if his word will be enough to take on the entire sheriff's department.
Hour Three: Somebody's Son
3. Hour Three: Somebody's Son
April 5, 2017
Ashe and Preston follow leads in both investigations. The political implications of both cases begin to unfold, as Pastor Janae encourages Governor Eamons to do more for the poorest communities in Gate Station.
Hour Two: Betrayal of Trust
2. Hour Two: Betrayal of Trust
March 29, 2017
When a controversial video of Deputy Beck is leaked, Ashe and Preston must find the source and figure out if it was a set-up. Amidst Beck's new scandal, everyone gets a new perspective of him.
Hour One: Pilot
1. Hour One: Pilot
March 22, 2017
In the series premiere, a community becomes divided when an African-American cop shoots and kills an unarmed white college student in North Carolina and the neglected murder of an African-American teen is brought to light.
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Shots Fired is available for streaming on the FOX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Shots Fired on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon and Vudu and Google Play and Apple TV and Tubi TV and.
  • Premiere Date
    March 22, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (2,408)