When the Streetlights Go On

When the Streetlights Go On is an American streaming television series written by Eddie O'Keefe and Chris Hutton that debuted on Quibi on April 6, 2020. Premise After the murder of a beautiful young girl rocks a suburban community, the victim's sister and her high school peers must struggle to find a sense of normalcy while coming of age in the midst of the murder investigation. Plot Cast Chosen Jacobs as Charlie Chambers, the show's narrator, recanting his youth, as he used to be neighbors with the Monroe family. He and Becky grew up together, but grew apart in middle school and high school, before eventually rekindling a connection in the wake of Chrissy's murder. He considered Becky Monroe to be his first true love. A main character. Sophie Thatcher as Becky Monroe, the sister of Chrissy Monroe, who was murdered. She and Chrissy grew apart as Becky submerged herself in punk and alternative rock counter culture, and Chrissy remained, to those unaware of her affair with English teacher Mr. Duplass, a buttoned up, preppy cheerleader. Despite their drifting apart, it was clear the two sisters still loved each other. Becky Monroe is also murdered. A main character. Kristine Froseth as Chrissy Monroe, a murdered high school girl who seemed to have her whole life ahead of her. The town is rocked on its heels as everyone seems to know everyone, and an undercurrent of paranoia, suspicion and unrest builds, as this means that someone they know, respect, and are friendly with, may have it in them to cause evil, irreparable harm. A secondary character. Ben Ahlers as Brad Kirchoff, Chrissy Monroe's boyfriend; a hot-headed jock grieving for Chrissy who also tries courting Becky in the wake of her death. A secondary character. Sam Strike as Casper Tatum, a moody James Dean type with a chip on his shoulder; he shares a class with Becky, and begins courting her. The town considers Casper to be the main suspect of Chrissy's murder. Secondary character. Julia Sarah Stone as Berlice Beaman, a nerdy girl Charlie briefly dates. His interest for her fizzles out as he and Becky reconnect. Secondary character. Queen Latifah as Detective Grasso, a blunt yet diplomatic small town detective trying to solve Chrissy's murder. Secondary Character. Tony Hale as Mr. Boque, a teacher who encourages Charlie to make sense of the town's worry and fear by way of writing an earnest, introspective piece on Chrissy's murder for the school newspaper.