Class of '09 explained

Creator:Tom Rob Smith
Composer:Will Bates
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Episodes:8
Runtime:38–48 minutes
Network:FX on Hulu

Class of '09 is an American drama thriller television miniseries created by Tom Rob Smith. The show premiered on FX on Hulu on May 10, 2023.[1]

Synopsis

The series takes place across three distinct time periods: The Past (2009), The Present (2023 and 2025) and The Future (2034).[2] It follows the lives and careers of a team of FBI recruits whilst focusing on the transformation of the U.S. criminal justice system as it is altered by the growing use of artificial intelligence to predict future crimes.[3]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

On June 22, 2021, it was reported that FX on Hulu had given the production an eight-episode order.[4] The limited series is created by Tom Rob Smith who also expected to executive produce alongside Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, with Nellie Reed serving as a producer.[5] FX Productions and Color Force are the production companies involved with producing the series.[6] Upon the limited series order announcement, Brian Tyree Henry and Kate Mara were also cast to star.[7]

On August 13, 2021, it was announced that Sunu Gonera was set to direct the pilot.[8] On November 10, 2021, Raúl Castillo, Jake McDorman, Sepideh Moafi, Brian J. Smith, Jon Jon Briones, Brooke Smith, and Rosalind Eleazar joined the main cast.[9] On March 1, 2022, Steven Canals announced that he was to direct two episodes of the series.[10]

Release

Class of '09 premiered on FX on Hulu in the United States on May 10, 2023, with the first two episodes available immediately, and the rest debuting on a weekly basis.[11] It later debuted on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in other territories.[12]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 58% approval rating with an average rating of 6.3/10, based on 33 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Class of '09 hardly flunks out thanks to an impressive cast and intriguing structure, but anemic execution keeps this series far from being valedictorian."[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 63 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[14]

Sage Ashford and Alexander Vance of Comic Book Resources described Class of '09 as intriguing and constructive across its story, writing, "With insightful themes and splendid acting from the cast, Class of '09 is an appealing examination of the use of AI in the criminal justice system."[15] Erick Massoto of Collider complimented how the show utilizes its three distinct time periods and praised the performances of the cast, saying, "Class of '09 plays out like a show that makes great use of the time that it is given. It provides the rare feeling that it is exploring every possibility inside its own narrative and is able to excel in everything it tries to do."[16]

Accolades

Brian Tyree Henry was nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie/Limited Seriesat the 2024 Black Reel Awards for Television.[17] He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Echebiri . Makuochi . March 15, 2023 . 'Class of '09' Series Sets Spring Premiere Date on Hulu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315233351/https://collider.com/class-of-09-series-release-date/ . March 15, 2023 . March 16, 2023 . Collider.
  2. Web site: Persaud . Christine . September 23, 2023 . 12 Best Shows About AI, Ranked . 2024-02-01 . . en.
  3. Web site: Radish . Christina . June 3, 2023 . 'Class of '09' EPs on Telling a Story in Three Timelines and the Role of AI . 2024-02-01 . . en.
  4. Web site: Schwartz . Ryan . June 22, 2021 . Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara to Star in A.I. Drama Class of ’09 for FX on Hulu . 2024-02-01 . . en-US.
  5. Web site: Bui . Hoai-Tran . June 22, 2021 . FX Orders Mysterious Science Fiction Series 'Class Of 09' With Brian Tyree Henry And Kate Mara . 2024-02-01 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara to Star in Limited Series 'Class of '09' for FX on Hulu. Variety. Joe. Otterson. June 22, 2021. February 9, 2022. February 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220209233253/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/brian-tyree-henry-kate-mara-class-of-09-fx-on-hulu-1235002389/. live.
  7. Web site: Brian Tyree Henry & Kate Mara To Star In FBI AI Limited Series 'Class Of '09' Set At FX. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. June 22, 2021. February 9, 2022. December 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230002224/https://deadline.com/2021/06/brian-tyree-henry-kate-mara-to-star-in-fbi-a-i-limited-class-of-09-fx-1234779205/. live.
  8. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . August 13, 2021 . FX: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris To Direct 'Fleishman Is In Trouble'; Sunu Gonera To Helm 'Class of '09 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210814051118/https://deadline.com/2021/08/fx-jonathan-dayton-valerie-faris-direct-fleishman-is-in-trouble-sunu-gonera-class-of-09-1234814350/ . August 14, 2021 . February 9, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  9. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . Petski . Denise . November 10, 2021 . 'Class of '09': Raúl Castillo, Jake McDorman, Sepideh Moafi, Brian J. Smith Among 7 Cast In FX Limited Series . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220209233253/https://deadline.com/2021/11/class-of-09-raul-castillo-jake-mcdorman-sepideh-moafi-brian-j-smith-among-7-cast-in-fx-limited-series-1234871468/ . February 9, 2022 . February 9, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  10. StevenCanals. Steven. Canals. 1498708043873275904. Excited to be back on set directing 2 eps of the upcoming @fxnetworks limited series #Classof09 written by Tom Rob Smith, produced by Colorforce (American Crime Story; Pose). And what a joy to work with this incredible cast, led by Brian Tyree Henry & my #PoseFX fam, Kate Mara.. March 1, 2022. April 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220301171406/https://.twitter.com/StevenCanals/status/1498708043873275904. March 1, 2022. live.
  11. Web site: Gallucci . Nicole . May 9, 2023 . When Does ‘Class Of ’09’ Come Out On Hulu? What To Know About Kate Mara And Brian Tyree Henry’s FBI Series Decider . 2024-02-01 . . en-US.
  12. Web site: Jacobs . Meredith . April 13, 2023 . 'Class of '09' Is Changed By Years at FBI in Trailer . 2024-02-01 . . en-US.
  13. class_of_09. Class of '09. tv. 1. June 29, 2023. y.
  14. class-of-09. Class of '09. tv. 1. June 29, 2023. y.
  15. Web site: Ashford . Sage . Vance . Alexander . January 1, 2024 . 10 Best TV Shows About Artificial Intelligence . 2024-02-01 . . en.
  16. Web site: Massoto . Erick . May 10, 2023 . 'Class of '09' Review: Brian Tyree Henry Leads an Excellent Crime Drama . 2024-02-01 . . en.
  17. Web site: Complex . Valerie . June 15, 2023 . Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; ‘The Best Man: Final Chapters’ Leads With 18 Noms . 2024-02-01 . . en-US.
  18. Web site: Jackson . Angelique . January 25, 2024 . Colman Domingo, Ayo Edebiri, Victoria Monét and Usher Lead NAACP Image Award Nominations . 2024-05-07 . . en-US.

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