Synopsis: 61st Street is a propulsive thriller which courses through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system. After Officer Logan kills an innocent man, attorney Franklin Roberts agrees to represent him in hopes of putting Logan’s corrupt department on trial. But this alliance threatens to turn Franklin’s community—and family—against him. (Courtesy The CW, 2024)
The Cast:
Courtney B. Vance as Franklin
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Martha
Andrene Ward-Hammond as Norma
Mark O’Brien as Officer Logan
Holt McCallany as Lt. Brannigan
Bentley Green as Joshua
Jerod Haynes as Big Phil
Production Credits:
From AMC Studios, 61st Street is executive produced by Moffat (“The Night Of,” “Your Honor”), Shanks (“The Chi,” “Seven Seconds,” “Shots Fired”), Jordan and Outlier Society (“Creed III”), Alana Mayo (Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, Just Mercy), Jeff Freilich (Lodge 49, Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Hilary Salmon (MotherFatherSon, The Night Of, London Spy).
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (The CW)
Season Two Episode Guide (the CW)
2-01 The Morning After--07/22/2024
After attacking an innocent man, Officer Logan (Mark O’Brien) becomes the subject of a departmental cover-up. Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) launches a campaign to expose records of police brutality while struggling with his illness. Joshua (Bentley Green) falls deeper into gang life
Written by: Allison Davis
Directed by: Solvan Naim
2-02 Trust Me--07/29/2024
Officer Logan (Mark O’ Brien) goes searching for answers and asks Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) to represent him against the Chicago Police department. Their alliance puts Franklin under public scrutiny.
Written by: Sarah Beckett
Directed by: Solvan Naim
2-03 Do No Harm--08/05/2024
Martha (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) urges the mayor’s office to put more pressure on the CPD. The department starts looking for a scapegoat, which puts Officer Logan (Mark O’Brien) under pressure. Logan and Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) try to get the public’s attention.
Written by: Frank Baldwin
Directed by: Michael Trim
2-04 Kamikaze--09/12/2024
Franklin’s (Courtney B. Vance) decision to represent Officer Logan (Mark O’Brien) turns the community – and Martha (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) – against him. Joshua (Bentley Green) grows suspicious of Big Phil (Jerod Haynes). Logan’s relationship with his father is tested.
Written by: Tolu Awosika and Olu Odebumi
Directed by: Michael Trim
2-05 Two Truths And A Lie--08/19/2024
The State Attorney sets Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) in her sights. While reckoning with his guilt, Officer Logan (Mark O’Brien) weighs the consequences of going to trial. Lieutenant Brannigan (Holt McCallany) tries to stack the court in his favor.
Written by: Allison Davis
Directed by: Erin Feeney
2-06 Argue The Facts--08/26/2024
As the trial begins, Officer Logan (Mark O’Brien) is outted as the “bad apple” of the Chicago Police Department. Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) makes a case against the department as a whole. A revelation makes Norma (Andrene Ward-Hammond) question her relationship with Joshua (Bentley Green).
Written by: J. David Shanks
Directed by: Erin Feeley
2-07 The Offer--09/02/2024
Armed with a secret piece of evidence, Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) puts Officer Logan’s (Mark O’Brien) comrades on the stand. Someone from Norma’s (Andrene Ward-Hammond) past appears at her door with a crucial piece of information. Joshua (Bentley Green) finds opportunity in an unlikely place.
Written by: Frank Baldwin
Directed by: Ramaa Mosley
2-08 Judgement Day--09/09/2024
Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) makes his closing remarks and Officer Logan (Mark O’Brien) receives a surprising offer.
Written by: Frank Baldwin
Directed by: Ramaa Mosley
