‘Eric’
Set in ’70s New York City, Eric is unlike anything you’ve seen before. The new limited series stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Vincent, an arrogant and troubled puppeteer who works on a popular children’s television show in Manhattan. But his rocky marriage and his career reach a breaking point when his son Edgar suddenly goes missing on his way to school. In a bid to bring him home, Vincent becomes obsessed with the idea of adding Eric, Edgar’s original concept for a new puppet, to his show. But when Eric comes to life and begins to offer his own expertise to help Vincent find his son, Vincent’s desperation takes a turn for the worst. Cumberbatch is unforgettable in this mini-series, but Gaby Hoffmann and McKinley Belcher III deliver truly compelling and screen-grabbing performances.