#WhenTheySeeUs: Inside the series' true story

Netflix Original series When They See Us is based on the true story of the Central Park Five. The Central Park Five is a group of five men who were convicted of a crime they did not commit in New York City on April 19, 1989. The group was eventually released from prison with all convictions vacated against them and all charges withdrawn.

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Is When They See Us on Netflix based on a true story?

When They See Us is based on true events which took place regarding the Central Park Five.

Netflix’s official synopsis for the series provides viewers with a detailed insight as to what the series depicts.

The plot for When They See Us reads: “Based on a true story that gripped the country, 

“When They See Us will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of colour, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.

“The four-part limited series will focus on the five teenagers from Harlem – Antron McCray (played by Jovan Adepo), Kevin Richardson (Justin Cunningham), Yusef Salaam (Chris Chalk), Raymond Santana (Freddy Miyares) and Korey Wise (Jharrel Jerome).

“Beginning in the spring of 1989, when the teenagers were first questioned about the incident, the series will span 25 years, highlighting their exoneration in 2002 and the settlement reached with the city of New York in 2014.”

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When They See Us true story: The real Central ParkWhen They See Us true story: The real Central Park Five (Image: Getty)

The series depicts the events of the night in question, the five’s court hearings, their struggles inside of prison, adapting to life afterwards and the persecution they all received as a result of the wrongful conviction.

By the time When They See Us comes to an end, updates on the

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