Full Circle
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Full Circle

"What goes around."

6.5
Yr 2023
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 68 /100

Full Circle garnered a mixed-to-positive response from critics, who praised director Steven Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon for crafting a stylish, multi-layered crime drama. Outlets like ABC News and The A.V. Club lauded the limited series as an engrossing, provocative thriller that explores themes of class, guilt, and human nature. The ensemble cast—including Claire Danes, Timothy Olyphant, and Zazie Beetz—was widely commended for delivering sharp performances that grounded the show's intricate web of secrets.

Conversely, several critics felt the series struggled under the weight of its own ambition. Reviews from outlets such as CNN, Rolling Stone, and the Los Angeles Times described the narrative as overly convoluted and dense, arguing that the sprawling cast of characters and Soderbergh's stylistic choices made the pacing feel like an eventful slog that ultimately diluted the story's emotional impact.

“an act of provocation, a thriller that searches for compassion among characters who've learned to bury feelings to survive”

“An engrossing miniseries with enough twists and turns to keep you hooked episode to episode”

“wages a battle between being twisty and feeling convoluted, finally coming out on the short end”

“It brings us full circle in a way that makes every step of the journey so worthwhile”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

HBO Max
UK • US
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Crave
CA
Why fans love it

A botched kidnapping serves as the catalyst for a sprawling web of deception across modern New York City. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of the crime, the miniseries uses the fallout to collide disparate cultures and histories. The result is a dense puzzle where every character harbors a secret that creates a ripple effect for the others.

Claire Danes leads an ensemble cast that anchors this slow-burn crime drama. The weight of the narrative rests on how these individuals manage the moral compromises required to protect their own interests. It is a calculated examination of how singular, impulsive actions force long-buried truths to the surface in an unforgiving urban landscape.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 70
Regulars 27
Longest run 6 eps
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Sheyi Cole as Xavier 6 episodes Gerald Jones as Louis 6 episodes Suzanne Savoy as Kristin McCusker 6 episodes Ethan Stoddard as Jared Browne 6 episodes Lucian Zanes as Nicky 6 episodes Dennis Quaid as Jeff McCusker 6 episodes Shemar Yanick Jonas as Keesen 2 episodes Kareem Savinon as Paul Tranquada 6 episodes Franklin Ojeda Smith as Woulghby 3 episodes Henry Yuk as Edward Chung 2 episodes David Fierro as Bryce 3 episodes David Chen as Chung's Henchman 3 episodes Ted Sod as Clarence 4 episodes Tina WongLu as Eloise 2 episodes Madison McBride as Shakeela 3 episodes May Hong as Carol 3 episodes Daniel Danielson as Neilsen 1 episode Jarod Lindsey as Len 4 episodes Nicole Spiezio as Brenda 1 episode Jessica Bishop as Pitch Person 1 episode Steven Cachie Brown as Quincy 1 episode Nethychand Persaud as Pandit 1 episode Ilia Volok as Victor 3 episodes Natalie Woolams-Torres 1 episode Stephen Badalamenti as Seymour 2 episodes Christian Alejandro Miranda as Siegel 2 episodes Joe Caniano as Welch 2 episodes Lisa Janae Bacon as Detective Knight 2 episodes Anil Matthew as Convenience Store Clerk 1 episode Galen Hopper as NYU Student 1 episode Liv Solomon as NYU Friend 1 episode Madelaine Adam as Woman 1 episode Anwar Wolf as Man 1 episode Manoli Ioannidis as Janitor 1 episode William Sadler as Gene McCusker 4 episodes Alex Winter as Widmer 2 episodes Jazmin Williams as Reporter 1 episode Colin Kilkenny as Chess Player 1 episode Anita Sabherwal as Hannah-Estelle 4 episodes Rachel Annette Helson as Charisse 2 episodes Eric Elizaga as Peter Fong 2 episodes Danny Hoch as Ron Cuneo 4 episodes Russell G. Jones as Detective Brian Sanders 4 episodes David Wilson Barnes as Agent Roan Jessup 3 episodes Noriko Sato as Manicurist 1 episode Nick Piacente as Reporter 1 episode Milly Guzman as Cleaning Lady 1 episode Kristin Griffith as Cindy McCusker 4 episodes Happy Anderson as Joey 4 episodes Victoria Jiaming Lu as Mae Lee 1 episode Valentina Balchand as Garmen's Daughter 4 episodes Zara Harry as Garmen's Daughter 3 episodes Robert Asencio as Chess Player 1 episode Pax as Delivery Person 1 episode Ethan Levy as Police Officer 1 episode Sanam Laila Hashemi as EMT 1 episode Paloma D'Auria as Hostess 1 episode Benjamin Howes as Manager 1 episode Jade Cayne as Front Desk Person 1 episode Ren Margate as Nurse 1 episode Gus Scharr as Super 1 episode Joseph Dean Anderson as Nurse 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Still Photographer
Second Assistant "B" Camera
Art Department Assistant
Set Dressing Production Assistant
Leadman
Set Decorating Coordinator
Makeup Department Head
Property Master
Assistant Set Decoration
Graphic Designer
Production Design
Second Assistant "A" Camera
Assistant Art Director
Director of Photography
First Assistant "B" Camera
Best Boy Grip
Creator
First Assistant "A" Camera
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

new york city kidnapping miniseries
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 13, 2023
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
88