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Darkness under the sun on USA’s gripping drama The Sinner

On USA Network, Biel finds meatier fare than what she has been offered on the big screen

FOR MANY YEARS, USA NETWORK was known for its “blue skies” programming strategy. Particularly during the summer months, USA’s airtime was especially airy, studded with low-stakes procedural dramas and relatably quirky characters. Royal Pains, White Collar and Burn Notice collectively formed a reliable programming block that was admirable for its rigorous consistency, if not much more.

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