Here’s where you can stream ‘Black Bird’ and more on the Midwest cases that inspired it
Cold-case murders from the 90s are receiving renewed attention with the debut of a new series focused on inmate Larry Hall, who confessed to raping and killing multiple women in the Midwest.
Hall was sentenced to life in prison for Jessica Roach’s 1993 abduction from Georgetown, Ill.
Roach, 15, was riding her bike when Hall kidnapped her. A jury convicted him of transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of sex. Physical evidence to support a murder conviction was reportedly not available.
The new series follows James “Jimmy” Keene as he is tasked with eliciting confessions from Hall about other rapes and murders. Some of the murders Hall has been implicated in remain unsolved to this day, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
He has not been convicted of murder in any case to date.
Where to watch “Black Bird,” what to expect
“Black Bird” is available exclusively from Apple TV+. A subscription is required to watch it, but you can use a free, seven-day trial before paying $4.99 per month for the service.
The series is a drama inspired by true events. Taron Egerton stars as Jimmy Keene, and Paul Walter Hauser plays Larry Hall. Sepideh Moafi portrays agent Lauren McCauley, and Greg Kinnear plays fellow agent Brian Miller. Ray Liotta played “Big Jim Keene,” Jimmy Keene’s father.
Apple TV+ released the first two episodes of “Black Bird” Friday. Here’s information about the first three episodes, from Apple TV+.
Episode 1: Pilot
Jimmy Keene is living in the fast lane — until he gets a 10-year prison sentence. Behind bars, he’s approached about a high-stakes deal for freedom.
Episode 2: We Are Coming, Father Abraham
Agent McCauley prepares Jimmy for the mission. Detective Miller questions Larry about the missing women, leading to a polygraph test.
Episode 3: Hand to Mouth
Struggling with his transition to maximum security prison, Jimmy initiates a friendship with Larry. New holes in Larry’s story are discovered.
Apple TV+ will release episode three July 15.
