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Eric OTT release date - Watch Benedict Cumberbatch search for his missing son in this psychological thriller series here

Eric OTT release date - With the help of monster Eric, who lives under his son's bed, Benedict Cumberbatch discloses dark truths

Shramana Kar
Mar 25, 2024
Eric OTT release date - Watch Benedict Cumberbatch search for his missing son in this psychological thriller series here

Eric

Eric is an upcoming British psychological thriller mini-series, which comprises 6 episodes. The series promises to showcase some intimidating and thrilling views till the end. Benedict Cumberbatch will be seen playing the lead role. He was last seen in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023), which won an Oscar for Best Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards 2024.

Where to watch Eric

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the role of a grieving father named Vincent, who is rigorously searching for his missing son in New York in 1980. With the help of a monster named Eric, who lives under his son’s bed, Benedict will disclose some dark truths about his life and the city. The series’ timeline is set during the AIDS pandemic. Watch some bone-chilling incidents in Eric, as it's coming soon on May 30, 2024, only on Netflix.

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Story of ErIc

Eric is written by Emmy-winning Abi Morgan, who is famous for The Hour, Shame, The Iron Lady, and more. The plot delves deeper when Vincent finds out some mysterious facts about his 9-year-old son Edger’s disappearance. Vincent is a puppeteer and creator of popular children’s television show - Good Day Sunshine. Vincent will be seen clinging onto Eric, the blue monster puppet, who threatens him that if Vincent could make him popular, he will help him find Edger.

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Despite getting support from his colleagues, police and detectives, Eric becomes Vincent’s only ally to bring back Edger. Fans will get to watch Benedict Cumberbatch in a whole new and unique avatar in Eric. The desperate, insane behaviour of Vincent promises to make your jaw drop.

ErIc star-cast

Apart from Benedict Cumberbatch, Eric features Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, Phoebe Nicholls, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar, and Roberta Colindrez. Later that month Jeff Hephner and Wade Allain-Marcus in pivotal roles. The series was announced long back in 2023, and now finally will be released in May.

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