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Hunters
File:Hunters (2020 TV series).jpg
GenreDrama
Created byDavid Weil
Starring
Theme music composerTrevor Gureckis
ComposerCristobal Tapia de Veer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Tom Lesinski
  • David Ellender
  • Jenna Santoianni
  • Win Rosenfeld
  • Nelson McCormick
  • Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
  • David Weil
  • Nikki Toscano
  • Jordan Peele
  • David J. Rosen
Producers
Running time57-90 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseFebruary 21, 2020 –
present

Hunters is an American drama web television series created by David Weil. It premiered on February 21, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.[1][2][3]

Premise

The series is inspired by a number of real Nazi hunters through the decades, but it is not meant to be a specific representation of any of them.[4] It follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City who discover that Nazi war criminals are conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S.[5]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guests

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [8]
1"In the Belly of the Whale"Alfonso Gomez-Rejon[8]David WeilFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Jonah witnesses the brutal murder of his grandmother inside their Brooklyn home, and subsequently vows to find the truth of her death. He meets Ruth’s old friend, Meyer Offerman, while sitting Shiva for Ruth. Elsewhere, a NASA scientist is killed in the shower and a shocking discovery ruins the undersecretary of state's barbeque.
2"The Mourner's Kaddish"Wayne YipDavid WeilFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
3"While Visions of Safta Danced in His Head"Wayne YipNikki ToscanoFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
During a fight between them The Markowitz discover a code leading to tragic events in America's past. Such as The Watergate scandal and the assassination of RFK were part of a Nazi plot. A plot whose next big thing takes place on July 13, 1977 in New York. Jonah's friend who was working in the comic book store instead of Jonah is killed.
4"The Pious Thieves"Nelson McCormickMark BianculliFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
The Hunters find part of Nazi stolen Treasure hidden in a bank in New Jersey
5"At Night, All Birds are Black"Dennie GordonDavid J. RosenFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
6"(Ruth 1:16)"Millicent SheltonZakiyyah AlexanderFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
The Markowitz daughter gets married and Jonah is given the task to say the prayer.
7"Shalom Mother******"Nelson McCormickEduardo Javier Canto & Ryan MaldonadoFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
During the New York City blackout of 1977, The Hunters discover a Nazi plot to blow up the subway. During that plot, Hunter Murray Markowitz is killed.
8"The Jewish Question"Michael UppendahlDavid Weil & Charley CaslerFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
Mindy Markowitz kills the man who murdered her son after burying Murray who she was surprised to find out wanted a Jewish funeral when he finally died. They find Nazi and Nasa scientist Wernher Von Braun via real life Nazi Hunter Simon Wiesenthal.
9"The Great Ole Nazi Cookout of '77"Nelson McCormickNikki ToscanoFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
The Episode begins with a review of the reasons given for bringing over the Nazis to the United States in the first place. So that the USSR would not be able to recruit them for their goverment and space program
10"Eilu v' Eilu"Michael UppendahlDavid WeilFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)

Production

Development

On May 17, 2018, it was announced that Amazon Video had given the production a straight-to-series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was created by David Weil who was set to executive produce alongside Jordan Peele, Tom Lesinski, Jenna Santoianni, and Win Rosenfeld. Weil was also expected to write for the series as well. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Monkeypaw Productions and Sonar Entertainment.[5][9][10][11] On August 7, 2018, it was announced that Nikki Toscano had joined the production as an executive producer and would also serve as co-showrunner alongside Weil.[12]

Casting

On December 13, 2018, it was reported that Logan Lerman was in talks for a lead role in the series, Jonah Heidelbaum.[13] On January 10, 2019, it was reported that Al Pacino was finalizing a deal for a starring role in the series.[14] On February 7, 2019, it was reported that Jerrika Hinton, Dylan Baker, Lena Olin, Greg Austin, Catherine Tate, Tiffany Boone, Saul Rubinek, and Carol Kane were in various stages of negotiations to join the cast of the series.[15] Four days later, it was announced that Boone had officially joined the cast.[16] Josh Radnor was cast in March.[17] In April 2019, Kate Mulvany, James LeGros, Ebony Obsidian, Caleb Emery, Henry Hunter Hall and Jeannie Berlin joined the cast of the series, with Mulvany joining as a series regular.[18]

Reception

Hunters received polarizing reviews, with criticism for its tone and pacing and praise for its performances. The series has a 65% approval rating with 88 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.22.[19] Metacritic gave the series a score of 55 out of 100 based on 37 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[20]

The series has received some criticism from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum due to inaccurate use of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. The scene depicting prisoners being forced to participate in a game of human chess was called out as "dangerous foolishness and caricature". The museum was also concerned that the show "welcomes future deniers".[21][22][23]

References

  1. ^ "Video: Amazon Original "Hunters" Debuts Tease for Upcoming Series Starring Al Pacino and Logan Lerman". The Futon Critic. November 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "Amazon Prime Video Sets February 21 Debut for Al Pacino Conspiracy Thriller Series "Hunters"". The Futon Critic. January 3, 2019.
  3. ^ "'Hunters' Canceled Or Renewed For Season 2? Amazon Series Faces New Controversy". International Business News.
  4. ^ Midkiff, Sarah (February 24, 2020). "The True Story Behind Jordan Peele & Amazon's 1970s Conspiracy Thriller Hunters". Refinery 29. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 17, 2018). "Amazon Nabs Jordan Peele's Nazi Hunters Drama With Series Order, Sonar Produces". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Abad-Santos, Alex (February 24, 2020). "Hunters season 1 ending and its 2 twists, explained". Vox. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  7. ^ Owen, Phil (February 26, 2020). "We Need to Talk About That Big 'Hunters' Season 1 Twist Ending". TheWrap. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Hunters – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  9. ^ Maas, Jennifer (May 17, 2018). "Amazon Orders Jordan Peele's Nazi-Hunting Show to Series". TheWrap. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 17, 2018). "Jordan Peele-Produced Nazi Hunter Drama Ordered to Series at Amazon". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  11. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (May 17, 2018). "Jordan Peele Nazi Drama Picked Up to Series at Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 7, 2018). "'The Hunt': Nikki Toscano Joins Jordan Peele's Nazi Hunters Amazon Series As EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (December 13, 2018). "Logan Lerman In Talks For Lead In Jordan Peele's 'The Hunt' Amazon Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  14. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (January 10, 2019). "Al Pacino Poised To Make TV Series Starring Debut In 'The Hunt'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  15. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 7, 2019). "Exclusive: Jordan Peele's Cast for Amazon's 'The Hunt' Takes Shape". Collider. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (February 11, 2019). "'The Hunt': Tiffany Boone Cast In Jordan Peele's Amazon Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  17. ^ "'The Hunt': Josh Radnor To Co-Star In Jordan Peele's Amazon Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  18. ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (April 11, 2019). "'The Hunt' Adds Kate Mulvany As Series Regular, 5 More Join In Recurring Roles For Amazon Original". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  19. ^ "Hunters: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  20. ^ "Hunters: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  21. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 23, 2020). "Amazon drama Hunters criticized by Auschwitz Memorial Museum". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  22. ^ "Amazon's 'Hunters' Creators Fictional Holocaust Atrocities Following Criticism From Auschwitz Memorial". Newsweek.
  23. ^ "'Hunters' Stars Ponder the Moral Question at the Center of Their Nazi Hunter Amazon Drama". The Hollywood Reporter.

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