The Night Of: New police crime drama is 'magnificent'

Riz Ahmed and John Turturro shine in a 'tense' and 'gripping' TV series that 'could be the best show you watch this year'

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After enthralling US audiences, HBO's crime drama The Night Of is coming to UK screens this week. But in a television era awash with brooding antiheroes, what makes this show stand out?

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