The show "Black Bird" is a 2022 American true crime drama miniseries developed by Dennis Lehane. It is based on the autobiographical novel "In with the Devil" by James Keene. The six-episode miniseries premiered on July 8, 2022, on Apple TV+. The story follows James "Jimmy" Keene, a former promising athlete turned drug dealer, who accepts a dangerous plea deal. To earn a fully commuted sentence, he must be transferred to a maximum security prison and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall to coax a confession about where the killer has hidden the bodies of his victims. The show received critical acclaim, especially for the performances of Paul Walter Hauser as Larry Hall and Taron Egerton as Jimmy Keene. It is praised for its psychological depth, intense storytelling, and compelling characters, likened to quality crime thrillers like "Mindhunter" and "True Detective." The miniseries has won multiple Emmy awards and is available on Apple TV+.