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Eric

An outstanding central performance from renowned British actor Benedict Cumberbatch leads this six-episode mini-series. Gaby Hoffman, Jeff Hephner, McKinley Belcher III and the UK’s Phoebe Nicholls all take on notable supporting roles in Wales-born creator and screenwriter Abi Morgan’s gripping and mysterious work. Co-produced by UK-based company Little Chick.

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Puppeteer Vincent (Benedict Cumberbatch) struggles to cope with the disappearance of his son, Edgar. Increasingly distressed, he clings to his son's drawings of a blue monster puppet named Eric, convinced that if he can get the fictitious character on TV then his son will return to him.