How to Watch We Need to Talk About Cosby on Showtime

November 15, 2022

How the mighty fall! We Need to Talk About Cosby on Showtime is a miniseries that tracks the beloved entertainer Bill Cosby’s fall from grace as he is convicted of sex crimes. Told through a string of interviews with journalists, academics, comedians, and survivors, the series does a deep dive into Cosby’s celebrated career while juxtaposing it with harrowing details of his crimes.

Where to Watch We Need to Talk About Cosby

Good news! There are a few ways you and your family can enjoy not only We Need to Talk About Cosby but everything Showtime has to offer. Showtime offers a free 30-day trial with access to hit TV shows, movies, documentaries, sports, and more. You can also stream live, on-demand, or save shows to watch offline from any TV, tablet, PC, or phone.

How Many Episodes Are in We Need to Talk About Cosby?

We Need to Talk About Cosby on Showtime

There are four episodes in We Need to Talk About Cosby. The runtime of episodes averages between 58-60 mins. You can check the complete list of We Need to Talk About Cosby episodes and their release date below.

“Part 1“: January 30, 2022
“Part 2“: February 6, 2022
“Part 3“: February 13, 2022
“Part 4“: February 20, 2022

What Are the Critics Saying about We Need to Talk About Cosby?

We Need to Talk About Cosby has an official critics rating of 98% and an average audience score of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. Most viewers have found the series to be thought-provoking and its treatment nuanced.

Doreen St. Félix from New Yorker says, “W. Kamau Bell’s Showtime series, which seeks to convert those who are still in denial about Bill Cosby’s sex crimes, seems motivated by a feeling of guilt that we all inadvertently provided an alibi for a bully who actually despised us.”

Elamin Abdelmahmoud from BuzzFeed News writes, “The film ought to become the gold standard of public reckonings — a thoughtful and thorough look at a monster, a tender and clear-eyed recognition of what he gave us, and an urgent plea to not lose sight of either, no matter how hard it is to look.”

Is We Need to Talk About Cosby Suitable for Kids?

We Need to Talk About Cosby is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.

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