When the Streetlights Go On explained

Director:Rebecca Thomas
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
Cinematography:Aaron Morton
Network:Quibi

When the Streetlights Go On is an American drama television series written by Eddie O'Keefe and Chris Hutton that debuted on Quibi on April 6, 2020.[1]

Premise

After the murder of a beautiful young girl rocks a suburban community, the victim's sister and her high school peers must struggle to find a sense of normalcy while coming of age in the midst of the murder investigation.

Plot

The residents of a small town grapple with the ruthless killing of a young girl and a teacher.

Cast

Pilot 2017

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 71% rating with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 21 reviews. The site's critical consensus read: "When the Streetlights Go On takes itself a little too seriously, but strong writing, an impressive cast, and most importantly, an intriguing mystery more than make up for it."[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Everything Coming to Quibi in April, Including '50 States of Fright', 'Dishmantled', and Much More. Slashfilm. Ben. Pearson. March 27, 2020. 2020-04-13.
  2. Web site: When the Streetlights Go On: Season 1 (2020) . Rotten Tomatoes . February 3, 2024.