Night Crawlers
Season 8
Raven van Dorst goes in search of the mystery of the night. Who are still awake; which people cannot sleep and which people do not want to sleep? In a nocturnal exploration Raven encounters hilarious and moving encounters with the most diverse types.
Where to Watch Night Crawlers • Season 8
6 Episodes
- Washington D.C & Georgia
E1Washington D.C & GeorgiaRaven van Dorst begins in Washington and speaks with a Flare activist who protests against Trump day and night. During a debate night, Raven meets Republican students who claim there are only two genders. This conviction is also echoed by Eugene, who tirelessly works through the night to pass Republican legislation. Raven then travels into the hinterland, where support for Trump is strong. There, he discusses motivations and concerns and meets, among others, Kim, who rescues snakes and works with snakeskin. Raven is also unexpectedly confronted by someone with a drawn weapon. - Tennessee & Arkansas
E2Tennessee & ArkansasRaven is confronted by Kelli, who approaches Raven with a drawn weapon out of fear and distrust. As a Black woman, Kelli lives a self-sufficient and isolated life. Via Nashville, Raven travels on and meets a transgender ex-soldier who was discharged because of his identity. During a rodeo, Raven speaks to cowboys and later to a woman who was unjustly imprisoned for fifteen years. Raven also delves into two extreme worlds: a closed-off white community and a pro-life group that prays at night. Everywhere, it becomes visible how deeply rooted beliefs are and how they shape lives. - Oklahoma
E3OklahomaRaven meets Gabe, who says that his past homosexuality wasn't real. In Tulsa, Raven ends up at the Chili Bowl, an iconic racing event that is deeply ingrained in the local population. Afterward, Raven speaks to Phyllis, who is dependent on power for her heart device due to budget cuts and fears outages every night. Raven also meets Justin, who makes duck decoys, a beloved tradition in the region. While refueling, Raven encounters two men preparing for a notable hunt. - North Carolina & West Virginia
E4North Carolina & West VirginiaRaven travels with two men who are convinced of the existence of Bigfoot and are actively searching for it. In North Carolina, he ends up in a trailer park, where Jenny and James are still bearing the brunt of a devastating hurricane. In a quiet residential neighborhood, Raven speaks to a child star who, along with his mother, dreams of a breakthrough. Along the way, he meets striking figures at a truck stop and in an abandoned hotel in a ghost town. Finally, he speaks with Oli, who, like Raven, identifies as non-binary and does not feel welcome in America.