However, once this show is finally over, there are still many more legal dramas to catch up. These include a solid list of classic court dramas, one of the most successful franchises in television history, and some of the best lawyer series that let them do whatever it takes to bring bad guys to justice and keep innocent victims out of jail. The Good Wife remains one of the most popular legal dramas to date. After Alicia Flowick (Julianna Margulies) and her journey back to her professional life after her husband was embroiled in a sex scandal and sent to prison, the character balances motherhood, a woman in a male-dominated environment, and one case a week while always remaining calm. A show that definitely passes the Bechdel test (two female characters must have names and talk about entire conversations without mentioning a man), this is a good watch for those who want an adult approach to many topics, including themselves at an older age and love. A fascinating story about corruption, loopholes in the law and a young man`s determination to fight for his freedom is certainly worth spending eight hours. The Netflix original miniseries has eight episodes. So, don`t miss it! But what makes the series better than anything else are its elements of legal drama. From multi-part story arcs to money scandals to the explosive legal battle between Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) and Chuck (Michael McKean), the legal drama of the series explains why some seasons rank even higher than Breaking Bad. Do you feel the adrenaline when you see lawyers asking for justice on a legal show? Or does the tension of the courtroom keep you on the edge of your seat? If the answer to one or both of these questions is yes, then you`ve come to the right place. Whether you`re a law enthusiast, a fan of legal theater, or simply a passion for good storytelling, legal theater shows can be one of the most satisfying entertainment experiences. Culmination of the legal drama: In « Lahey v.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania » (season 4, episode 13), the series has a crossover with Rhimes` hit political drama Scandal, which reunites Davis and Kerry Washington on screen as they collaborate on a class-action lawsuit over the mass incarceration of black Americans. Cicely Tyson completes the cast as Keating`s mother. The series follows Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), a law professor and criminal defense attorney, who takes five students under her wing. It`s a fascinating drama because these same people are implicated in their own murder plot. The series is highly regarded mainly because of Davis` incredible portrayal of Keating, and it also has some interesting crossovers with Scandal. The Practice is something of a first for television, as the legal drama was created in response to L.A. Law, a show that completely romanticized the American legal system; It made him flashier and fresher than he actually was. The best lawyers` shows and legal dramas are those that go beyond the procedural nature of the genre and take big risks. Boston Legal is slightly different from The Practice in that it`s known for breaking the fourth wall a lot more, but there`s just as much legal hocus-pocus for any fan of judicial procedural drama. At the peak of the series, there were memorable characters, from Chris Noth`s Mike Logan and Jerry Orbach`s Lennie Briscoe to the legendary prosecutor Jack McCoy, played by Sam Waterston. When it comes to scripted dramas, only SVU had more seasons than the original series` 22.
The case concerns Logi Traustason (Magnús Jónsson), an intelligent young lawyer whose life seems to be deteriorating due to his cruelty and self-destruction. But he seeks redemption by finding new goals and helping Detective Gabriela (Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir) solve the murder of a teenage ballerina. But is salvation ever as easy as expected? As events take an ominous turn, Logi discovers that there are more dark forces at play than expected. But he is determined to expose the truth and redeem himself, even if it means challenging authority. The award-winning legal crime drama was called Réttur, which translates to « law » in Icelandic. The series was renamed Case and The Court for English-language markets. The eight-part series offers intense courtroom drama on an archetypal premise that exposes the audience to the Italian judicial system. At the same time, with its fascinating narrative and intense storytelling, the series keeps you hooked all the time.
What makes it more nuanced are the characters who address the small social and legal issues that matter to everyone. If you`re in the mood for something classic in the legal genre but told differently, then The Trial is a must. From the men behind so many legal dramas on television, David E. Kelley (Boston Legal, Ally McBeal) and Ted Humphrey (The Good Wife), comes The Lincoln Lawyer – a cleverly written legal drama full of action, mystery and even comedy. Based on the novels of the same name by Michael Connelly, the premise of The Lincoln Lawyer is simple: he is a lawyer practicing law from his Lincoln Town Car. But the story gets more and more complicated over time. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (Murder on the Orient Express) plays the lead role in the film adaptation, previously starring Matthew McConaughey, alongside the incredible Neve Campbell (Scream) and the underrated Becki Newton (Ugly Betty). – Yael Tygiel An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly topples a California energy company accused of polluting a city`s water supply.