Overview

• The seven-episode limited series from Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby debuts Sept. 7 on HBO and streams on Max, with episodes airing weekly on Sundays.
• Critics consistently praise Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis and Tom Pelphrey as robber Robbie Prendergrast, calling their work among the show’s chief strengths.
• Set in Delaware County outside Philadelphia, the drama foregrounds family, grief and forgiveness over a traditional whodunit, following a task force’s pursuit of a small-time crew.
• Reviews note a performance-rich ensemble that includes Emilia Jones, Alison Oliver, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Martha Plimpton and Jamie McShane.
• While many commend the character depth and tense set pieces, several outlets cite uneven pacing and a relentlessly bleak mood despite the show’s empathy and regional detail.