The Sinner (TV series)

The Sinner
Title card for the first season
Genre
Based onThe Sinner
by Petra Hammesfahr
Developed byDerek Simonds
Starring
ComposerRonit Kirchman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes32
Production
Executive producers
ProducerDonna E. Bloom
Production locations
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time40–54 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkUSA Network
ReleaseAugust 2, 2017 (2017-08-02) –
December 1, 2021 (2021-12-01)
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The Sinner is an American police procedural anthology television series developed by Derek Simonds for USA Network. It is named after Petra Hammesfahr's 1999 novel, which served as the basis for the first season. Bill Pullman stars as a police detective who investigates crimes committed by unlikely culprits and attempts to uncover their motivations. Only Pullman appears in every season, while the rest of the cast mostly changes for each season's story.

Intended as an eight-part miniseries, The Sinner premiered to critical acclaim and high ratings. The show's success led to USA Network turning it into an anthology series, which aired for four seasons from August 2, 2017, to December 1, 2021.

The first season of The Sinner received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film and Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for Jessica Biel. Biel was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.