Eyewitness (American TV series) explained
Eyewitness is an American crime thriller drama television series that premiered on USA Network on October 16, 2016.[1] [2] An adaptation of the 2014 Norwegian miniseries of the same name, the series stars Tyler Young and James Paxton as two teenage boys who accidentally witness a triple murder. It also stars Julianne Nicholson, Gil Bellows, Warren Christie, and Tattiawna Jones.
Cast and characters
Main
Recurring
Production
Principal photography commenced on April 25, 2016 and wrapped on August 8, 2016. The majority of filming took place in Parry Sound, Ontario. Filming also took place in McKellar, Rosseau, Seguin, Magnetawan, and Bracebridge.[8]
On March 1, 2017, USA Network confirmed the series would be canceled because it did not hold as much of the audience as the network had hoped.[9] [10]
Reception
Critical response
Eyewitness received positive to mixed reviews. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 83% rating based on 12 critics.[11] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, based on 11 critics.[12]
Ratings
In Nielsen's Live+Same Day ratings, the miniseries attained a 0.17 in the 18-49 demographic and 639,000 total viewers.[13]
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: USA Orders 'Eyewitness' Drama Series From 'Shades Of Blue' Creator Based On Norwegian Format. Andreeva. Nellie. January 19, 2016. Deadline. March 24, 2016.
- Web site: USA Network's Falling Water, Eyewitness Get Fall Premiere Dates. Mitovich. Matt Webb. August 3, 2016. TVLine. September 7, 2016.
- Web site: Julianne Nicholson To Play Lead In USA Series 'Eyewitness'. Nellie Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. February 23, 2016 . March 24, 2016.
- Web site: Catherine Hardwicke To Direct USA Series 'Eyewitness', Tyler Young To Star. Nellie Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. February 5, 2016 . March 24, 2016.
- Web site: 'Eyewitness': James Paxton & Gil Bellows Cast As Leads In Drama. Denise Petski. Deadline Hollywood. March 22, 2016 . March 24, 2016.
- Web site: Rebecca Iannucci. TVLine Items: Warren Christie Joins USA Drama, Khloe Cancelled and More. April 6, 2016 . . April 6, 2016.
- Web site: Matt Murray Joins 'What Goes Around Comes Around' & 'Eyewitness'. Denise Petski. Deadline Hollywood. March 19, 2016 . March 24, 2016.
- Web site: US television series films in Bracebridge. July 13, 2016. Muskoka 411. July 7, 2021.
- Web site: 'Eyewitness' Canceled By USA After One Season. Andreeva. Nellie. March 1, 2017. Deadline. April 14, 2017.
- Web site: 'Eyewitness' Canceled at USA Network After One Season. Goldberg. Lesley. March 1, 2017. The Hollywood Reporter. July 7, 2021.
- Web site: Eyewitness. Rotten Tomatoes. July 7, 2021.
- Web site: Eyewitness. Metacritic. July 7, 2021.
- Web site: 'Eyewitness' Canceled After One Season at USA Network. Wagmeister. Elizabeth. March 1, 2017. Variety. July 7, 2021.
- Web site: List of GLAAD Media Award Recipients: 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Goodman. Matt. April 1, 2017. GLAAD. July 7, 2021.