When They See Us - Let Me Explain 

“it’s like calling a 29 year old olympian a boy while Trayvon was a man at 16” THE PERFECT ANALOGY

Even though When They See Us is undeniably a Masterpiece, I honestly can’t rewatch this show. It made me sad and angry, I was even terrified to leave my apartment for a couple of weeks.

The fact that they were kids KIDS when it happened and that to this day those cops haven't apologized for the trauma they inflicted on them, and that they even still believe they're guilty is sickening

everytime ur having a bad day, if u listen close enough, u can hear a "listennnnn" in the distance to make u feel better about ur sad life except not this time. not this time. this show broke me

This is one series I will never be able to rewatch because Ava, the cast, and crew did their jobs so well. Hurt my soul to watch it the once.

I wasn’t ready for these feels at 8am.

Someone give Ava all of the awards. I don’t care if she’s never written a song or a book m. Give her a Grammy and a Pulitzer too.

I don't remember crying so much in anything - movie, series, etc . It's just insane. it's heartbreaking.

as someone who studies false confessions and judicial wrongdoings, this was honestly textbook. the extent to which those detectives were stuck in their own tunnel vision and the way in which these false confessions were so clearly fabricated, there were so many signs of misconduct it is sickening

The first episode is the hardest to go through 😞

What most people don't realise is that, watching this as a black person, is like watching yourself as a main character in a horror movie. I can't bring myself to see it...

My heart broke for all of them but especially for korey. In the reunion show, he still seemed like he couldn’t talk about it. I requested this video when it came out. Im glad you did it.

I don't have the emotional strength to watch this as my mother and brother grew up telling me about it. What happened to them was so haunting and it terrified me. I'm happy your are doing a LME on it.

The fact that people here are saying this propaganda and they were guilty. THE GUILTY GUY WAS ALREADY CAUGHT. Why do you want these kids to be guilty so much? Watch the whole video before you comment.

"What I've learned about the Justice System that it's the wrong name for it." ...

The music choices as well were on point, ending with Frank Ocean’s rendition of Moon river and Nipsey’s Picture me Rolling made me cry for real 😢

Remember when people were told, that the Riverdale teens need to be adults because kids can't act? *Look at those! These kids in the mini series were amazing. Real talents, I'm so impressed* also... Stranger things? And let's be real Riverdale acting is questionable af.

I watched it when it first came out, it pulls on the heart strings & episode 4 was very hard for me to finish. It’s a beautiful take on what happened once you get past the awful stuff first. I recommend everyone to watch it if you haven’t

Korey wise part Had me almost crying in the shower

When They See Us was so hard to watch but so necessary to see. I wasn't familiar with the exonerated 5 story before this was announced. Truly an important series to watch.

Truly a perfect 4-part miniseries about things that are still happening today.

'I sent him to the park, I feel guilty' I want to cry, it wasn't his fault. That's the face of a father who's family was destroyed. The central park five deserved better..

I want those people involved in incarcerating these innocent kids be punished, especially that Karen legally named Linda.

They did my man Korey, DIRTYYYY his episode DESTROYED ME

ava duvernay is truly one of the great filmmakers of our generation.

Kory’s episode was a tragic masterpiece. It was shot and directed so well and just when you thought you had all the feels in this mini series, BAM, you get hit with more. Bless all of them

Hands down one the BEST LME video’s of all time! From the importance of the title and the careful detail of language - Ava DuVernay needed to tell this story with the humanity that was stripped from them. I never wanted to cry so badly as I did in the last episode.💔

That dude who played korey was also in moonlight, apparently he’s always in masterpieces

The episode with korey imagining what could have been broke my heart and had me crying

My sociology teacher was on to something because before all of this happened she made us watch "13th" and "When they see us" and write a paper on it and this was hard to watch.

If you don’t understand they concept of when they see us you’re just an empty shallow person. But as far as you I appreciate you for explain on this to those who somehow do not understand.

This series had me on a roller coaster of emotions. This truly shows how manipulative the system can be to minorities.

THIS SERIES BROKE MY HEART! I WAS SOOO FRUSTRATED AGHHH 😭

King Korey. 🙌🏾. I see him so often here in Harlem. He is so generous and donates so much of his money and time to wrongfully accused young men and women. God bless all these men🙏🏾

Jharrel Jerome is such a great actor!!

I remember when I watched this the second it came out and honestly, within only the first episode it had my heart and tears and carried it throughout the other three episodes. This story crushed me especially since this actually happened. Those 5 men will always have to carry this tragedy in their lives and the years these people took from them will never been given back. No amount of money can bring that back. It’s so cruel how little the justice system has changed. We all need to do better for them. Because black lives do matter. They are precious.

i remember not being able to sleep after watching this because i couldn't stop crying. i felt so bad that they have to go through that like holy shit my heart still hurts when I hear about it. so seeing this video, i clicked SO fast

Korey's hallucination scene in his cell was the greatest scene I've ever seen in my life. One of the greatest Netflix series I've watched.

I never cried so much when watching Korey’s episode. He just wanted to be there for a friend.

Even though this case happened in the late 1980's, it's eerily similar to the current Black Lives Matter Movement. I'd recommend that everyone watch this miniseries, it's so poignant and powerful! 🖤😭

Video is unlisted. What happened? Almost would have missed this video ;~~;

“Is my mom here.”That hit me hard.

The range of emotions this series evokes is astonishing. Fear, anger, sympathy, anguish, turmoil the list is honestly endless. This was so artful executed that anyone open to the TRUTH would be blown away by the injustice these young men suffered. Thank you for the review!

The only tv show I’ve watched that genuinely almost made me cry

Even though I know this story from beginning to end. I still shed a few tears when I realize how privileged I was to have a childhood. It’s so wrong how people can ruin others life just to suite some hatred they have of them. Because it was that, hate, that made them hurt and defile the lives of those young men. The trauma they went through will never be righted and I cannot count how much times I pray to God that they are covered in all way possible; that every innocent soul on this Earth is covered from the rath they might experience from the hands of evil. I really appreciate how you covered the fact that they were but in a box, a sick cycle of ‘justice’ they really placed a stigma over them til this day!!! When will the world hold these evil people that purposely ruin another’s life accountable? And not just for clout, give them a good sentencing for the crimes they commit on the body and mind of their victims. My heart goes out to all the innocent beings that are still in that retched system and I pray for the ones we lost.And the troubling part about all of this is that they made that Monster president, the same one that called for the death penalty, the same one that had a rape case going for him in that same time. This is fucked up

And Then The Lady Who Put Those Poor Kids Away Had The Nerve To Sue Ava For Defamation 😑 Like Ma’am Ava Was Writing Based Off Of YOUR Actions!!! You Made Yourself Look Bad 😪 Smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

I was crying throughout the entireeeee series... I can't recall one episode where I didn't... our justice system did these kids so wrong back then and I'm glad that now they've all become adults where they can help others in the same situation. Science doesn't lie, people do. Especially people with unreasonable prejudices.

The way he put the story of these people even doing research to summarize the story is amazing and shows he wants to have people be conscious about this so it doesn’t happen again (this is one of the reason I subscribe because he doesn’t sugarcoat the meaningful message)

This has got to be one of your best videos. It was a long time coming but I'm glad that it was made.

Honestly even watching this summary brings back so many emotions I felt while watching the mini series, I have both cried and have been frustrated countless times which only proves how much of an impactful thing it is, especially counting is relevance in the events happening today

This show made me so incredibly emotional. It was the most I have ever cried in my life, and I cried for hours on end while I watched it and afterwards. I just couldn't imagine in the US being a black or brown minority and this being any bit more probable than for white counterparts. It's disgusting because these normal people have an affinity for life, their family and friends, and then this happens---something that both in the moment and after incarceration, completely ruins their life---because of something as uncontrollable as skin color or cultural difference. Just disheartening. And yet it is only a nuance for systemic racism and inequity. I just wish the people involved for getting them wrongly charged would have gotten the proper repercussions

Brother...Let Me Just Say...You articulated this Let Me Explain soo well. I don't have much to add really...one of thee first reviews to bring a tear to my eye but at the same time explain this work of art so well. While explaining the context of all it means and what we're living through. Thank you my dude and Keep Explaining cause I'm a fan of real RU-vid Reviewers which includes your channel. 🙏

Thank you for doing this series at a time like this ! 🖤

Frank's cover of Moon River at the end of the final episode was just perfect. Just the light instrumental you used brought so many emotions. Amazing series, great video. Thanks.

Wait,this is a sign that I should finally finish the series then I’d watch this

A story that will forever bring you to tears

Shows/movies like this just make me think of all those who went down like this and never got justice. Entered the system and became hardened, lost who they were, or possibly worse. We might not all be of the same race or ethnicity, but ignorance is colorblind y’all.

I have been putting this series off for so long. It's hard to watch and think about my family being vulnerble to this sort of thing, but knowledge is power. Thank you "explain" for giving me that extra push to finally watch it.

Brooo imagine if Korey n matias never met korey would of still been in prison, he said in a interview if it wasn’t for Reyes to tell the truth he would of done 50 to life , Reyes saved Korey and the 4 men life, even though what reyes did was very wrong he had a heart and felt guilty as he should.

I remember just feeling the biggest ache in my chest that wouldn’t go away, especially episode 4. I love that it shows the real story and I hate that it shows the REAL story. Much needed exposure to highlight the problems with the justice system for these boys and for the victim as well.

Why you make me cry man! I already watched this and dehydrated myself in EVERY EPISODE.

Shit man, you made me remember the anger and the helplessness I felt after watching the show.

Watching the last episode made me cry harder than I’ve ever cried before. I was just so saddened by the injustice that korey had to face. Ava did a really good job in this as she usually does.

Imagine thinking your history is a horror film. Then people defending something that was proved wrong.

I couldn't even finish episode 1. Kudos to all you guys that finished the show

I appreciate you summary of this mini series. You nailed it and I’m glad more attention can be brought to it

This mini series is one thing on Netflix that I can never...ever watch again...once was enough, I sat down, watched episodes 1-4 back to back, I sobbed, I broke down, I was on shock, I screamed, it was one hell of an emotional roller coaster ride, but it was so well done, well told, well acted...stories like this deserve awards, and attention, because it is so sad how even today, this type of injustice continues to happen...🥺😢😭😞

Can we cancel Linda furthermore? I mean this lady should feel what she did to those kids.

Thank you for watching, researching, reviewing and post this. You're art is appreciated. Thank you.

This legit made me cry and filled me with anger, an important show that needed to be made

this video is so beautifully edited !! AM SOBBING, LIKE AM A MESS RIGHT NOW FOR REAL 😭😭😭😭😭

Everything about this mini series was difficult to watch especially if you are a person of color. You did a great job of summarizing and explaining why watching this is so important, especially now. Great video guys!

Sat down to watch this video while doing my makeup & I really wish I wouldn’t have. Now I have to redo it. Beautiful video.

What a beautiful review. Thank you for taking such care with it.

Wow, I really wish I could heart this video over and over because this video truly made me emotional. Watched the series once and can’t watch it again. It really sent me through a lot of emotions, from being upset and yelling at the tv to sad and crying like wow. I really enjoy this video

I remember waiting for every review channel I watched to do this series when it first came out and no one wanted to touch it with a 10 foot pole but now that we’re at the boiling point in America I see a lot of reviewers wanna talk about it now . 🤔

This was the first time I’ve watched let me explain that had me in tear... thank you for the video this was beautifully done

I'm from and living in Africa and usually I avoid the sad Africam movies, like Hotel Rwanda. This series does the same thing. #sosad #sopowerful.

I remember seeing this when it first came out a while ago and let me tell you I never been so moved before and emotionally involved with a show like this , I cried multiple times especially during the korey wise episode, I remember trying to show everyone I knew about the show cause I wanted them to be heard . I’m so glad you did an explanation on it now cause it’s bringing back memories And feelings

I love your channel, so much. Your attention to detail, humor and empathy gets me through tough days. Thank you for making this.

Watched the series about a month and a half ago and it was the saddest thing I've ever watched. Each episode brought more tears to my eyes especially the final episode. Seeing what Korey Wise went through alone was infuriating. These boys deserved so much better.

It sickens me to my core that all of this actually happened

Thank you for finally doing this.. I saw this with my children a year ago.. Sooo powerful.. Keep up the great work!

This may be your best work yet. Truly a great video.

Not gonna lie i watched this show and cried like a baby at every episode. Even though im not American i felt so sad and devastated while watching this show. This video made me cry 3 times bc I remembered the feels i got while watching the show. It truly is a masterpiece.

I watched this and it is so moving and powerful, it's amazing

Thank you for reviewing this show. It’s so important!

I’m black and I could not finish the first episode. I was so angry and upset and scared I couldn’t do it. I will never understand what the 5 felt

I absolutely enjoy your takes on movies. But I am very grateful that you added the commentary about how society has broken down because of all the bad actors in this world. I really appreciate this.

Still can’t watch the series but thank you for this. It was still hard to watch. And the ending 😂

This is easily the best video I've seen on your page. Thank you for doing justice to When They See Us and the legacy of trauma that these young boys experienced for decades.

True stories are always the most tragic and horrifying.. I wish all of this was fiction and these poor boys never had to go thru this.. it's heartbreaking.. but I'm glad my eyes are open

not only was this an incredibly done series but this review of it was beautiful and respectful but also truth full. thank you.

I laughed waayyy too hard when you said “and worse.....they breed”

First show that has made me literally SOB and feel physical heart ache. Truly a masterpiece

This show truly broke me,I was born in 2001 and didn't know any of these men or the events that happened but after I watched this show i went and did all my research and learned about it

This series was so impactful and so devastating that it's hurts you emotionally and mentally

Even the Let Me Explain of When They See Us made me tear up. I hope nobody is ever in their situation ever again. The one I was most upset with is the prosecutor. Prosecutors have discretion to try cases. They exist to represent the general public. Which is both the initial victim and to call out the police when they violate people's rights. Though the initial arrest and interrogations never should have happened. And the police are 100% culpable for their sloppy and criminal "investigation". It's the Prosecutor who could have prevented the criminal charges and prison sentences.

I’m not gonna lie. I was hesitant to watch your commentary on this, but this was well done. Brought me to tears a couple of times. This mini series is one that you watch once and can never watch again. The amount of anger and pain I felt while watching this. I watched Kory’s episode at work and it took EVERYTHING in me not to start just swinging on yt people at work. THAT’S how powerful that episode was, and you’re right. The actor deserves WAY MORE accolades than an Emmy ♥️

This series made me check myself as a black teen living in New York. I've experienced discrimination/racism before, but I've never seen what racism could truly do to my life or others lives if not careful. This series taught me that labels and racism can ruin one's life on in a split second based off of opinions. Crucial years taken away from their lives because of a racist detective. This series taught me I need to educate myself as a black teen in America about my rights and freedoms so that I may not end up as another George Floyd or statistic. ✊🏼🙏🏼