(CNN) Like "The Killing," the Danish series Veena Sud adapted for US consumption, the producer's "Seven Seconds" opens with the death of a child, exploring the repercussions that follow. Set in New Jersey, the 10-episode series opens with a cop, Pete Jablonski (Beau Knapp), rushing to the hospital because his wife is having a baby. Distracted, he hits something, realizing to his horror that the car struck an African-American youth on a bike. Part of that has to do with the way the knowledge preys upon Pete and other members of the unit. " allowfullscreen>Because there's no mystery as to what happened, "Seven Seconds" is preoccupied with the toll of that one errant moment, and all the pain that ensues.

Source: CNN February 22, 2018 22:07 UTC