<P> The Sinner is an American drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Petra Hammesfahr . The series was ordered on January 17, 2017 . The USA Network eight - episode limited series premiered on August 2, 2017 and concluded on September 20, 2017 . </P> <P> The series first season follows the events that happen after a young mother kills someone in public but has no idea why she did so . </P> <Ul> <Li> Jessica Biel as Cora Tannetti </Li> <Li> Christopher Abbott as Mason Tannetti </Li> <Li> Dohn Norwood as Detective Dan Leroy </Li> <Li> Abby Miller as Caitlin Sullivan </Li> <Li> Bill Pullman as Detective Harry Ambrose </Li> </Ul> <Li> Jessica Biel as Cora Tannetti </Li>

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