<p>By: Matt Reuter</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When Jessica Biel finds her way back onto our TV screens, it’s kind of a big deal. Biel rose to fame with a major role on hit TV show </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">7th Heaven, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and later progressed to star in critically-acclaimed movies such as </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Total Recall </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The Illusionist. </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now it’s 2017, and not only does Biel have a child with husband Justin Timberlake, but she also has completely changed her image as an actress.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After starring in a number of indie films, Biel has returned to her TV roots in the form of a limited series. In </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sinner, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">a disturbing psychological thriller, Biel serves as the lead actress and executive producer. The show capitalizes on the rising popularity of limited series (think </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Night Of, American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson) </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and highlights the versatility of Biel in the film industry.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">With a quick eight episodes, this series will leave you wanting much more.</span></p>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>PHOTO: USA Network</em></strong></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Based on a novel of the same name, the show follows Cora Tannetti, a housewife who appears to be unsatisfied with her mundane, married life. One day at the beach with her husband and son, Tannetti walks over to a man sitting nearby and, without hesitation, viciously stabs him. In the aftermath, Tannetti cannot figure out why she would’ve done such a thing. I don’t want to give too much away, but the series is formatted as a reverse narrative. We figure out why Cora may have committed this crime as she figures it out herself. It creates a truly captivating mystery about one woman’s hidden struggle—and each episode just gets better and better as you dig deeper into Cora’s memory. Bill Pullman co-stars in the role of Harry Ambrose, a detective who is determined to find out what’s eating at Cora Tannetti. If you’re into crime mysteries, psychological thrillers, or creepy films, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sinner</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> will definitely hold your attention.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And if you do end up becoming addicted to </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sinner</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, there’s no doubt you won’t be hooked on the infectious, hard and heavy, rock-synth song played in her flashbacks. Before you go looking for it, here’s what it’s called: Huggin &; Kissin by Big Black Delta. Try jogging to it; you’ll feel like someone’s chasing after you.</span></p>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>PHOTO: Peter Kramer/USA Network</strong></em></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The show aired on USA Network on 8/2/17 and can be accessed on USA’s streaming service. Episodes are available for rent on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play and Vudu. So what are you waiting for?</span></p>
<p>Cover Photo: <span style="font-weight: 400;">Brownie Harris/USA Network</span></p>
<p>Tell me if you&#8217;ve tuned in to <em>The Sinner</em> in the comments!</p>
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The Sinner: Jessica Biel’s Return to Television is an Instant Classic
