Goliath and 4 Other Best Legal TV Dramas to Heal That Suits LA Trauma
The main characters of these projects face injustice on a daily basis, poring over tons of documents and searching for evidence.
Suits LA was eagerly awaited by all fans of the original series, but the spin-off did not live up to expectations – the project has only 34% on Rotten Tomatoes and numerous disappointed reviews from viewers.
If the story of lawyers in Los Angeles has left you broken-hearted, it is easy to fix – we have chosen five high-quality legal series with gripping plots.
1. Goliath, 2016-2021
Lawyer Billy McBride has a bad reputation among his colleagues because of a scandalous firing. Trying to make a living, he scouts for clients everywhere: Billy is even willing to chase ambulances to get his client.
During one of his forays, he lands a case that will allow him to get back at the firm that ruined his career. He seizes the opportunity, even if it means putting his life on the line.
Goliath has an exciting script and an unpredictable plot. However, the main advantage of the project is the presence of Billy Bob Thornton, who played the lead role.
2. Damages, 2007-2012
The law firm Hewes & Associates is working on a lawsuit against a billionaire. The desire to win the case forces the head of the firm, Patty Hewes, to stop at nothing, including murder. At the same time, Ellen Parsons gets a job at the law firm, not knowing what she will have to do.
Damages often refers to the law, and almost all the main characters are lawyers. At the same time, the focus is on the personalities of the main characters and their relationships.
3. The Night Of, 2016
James Gandolfini was set to star in the miniseries, but he tragically died of a heart attack shortly before filming began. The role eventually went to John Turturro, who is now one of the main stars of Severance.
The Night Of is not an original project, but a loose remake of the British Criminal Justice with Ben Whishaw and Bill Paterson.
The plot of both projects focused not only on the lawyer's investigation and trial, but also on survival in harsh prison conditions. The HBO version is a gloomy noir thriller set in New York City with bright characters and the dark side of the legal system.
4. Your Honor, 2020-2023
The son of a successful judge hits a motorcyclist and leaves the scene of the accident. His father initially advises him to surrender, but learns that the victim is a crime boss' son. The man decides to save his son at any cost, even if it means going against the moral principles and ideals.
Once again, Bryan Cranston plays a decent man caught in a complex moral dilemma: a respected New Orleans judge is forced to break the law to help his son.
5. Boston Legal, 2004-2008
David E. Kelley's project is a cult classic of legal TV series with a formula that worked perfectly at the time – a duet of charismatic leads, witty humor and dynamic storytelling.
Boston Legal is a spin-off to The Practice, which ran for eight years. The plot focuses on two characters who appeared in the final season of the original: eccentric firm owner Denny and lawyer Alan, who is not afraid to use questionable methods to get the desired result.