"Eric" is a six-part British psychological thriller television miniseries that premiered on May 30, 2024. The series was created for Netflix by Abi Morgan, with Lucy Forbes directing and Holly Pullinger producing. The series stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
The story is set in 1980s New York and follows Vincent, a puppeteer whose nine-year-old son, Edgar, has gone missing. Vincent's increasingly volatile behavior alienates him from his friends and family. After issues with substance abuse, Vincent becomes convinced that he can reunite with Edgar with the help of his seven-foot-tall puppet, Eric.
The cast also includes 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.
The series explores themes of grief, loss, and the struggle to cope with personal demons. It's a drama and mystery series, with each episode running for approximately 52-55 minutes.