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The Client

Seen it?

1995 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Better Call Saul or Law & Order, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 21 hours in all.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The Client is an American television series that aired on CBS from September 18, 1995 to August 16, 1996. The series was based on the 1994 film The Client, itself adapted from the 1993 John Grisham novel also of the same name.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Judith Paige Mitchell

  • JoBeth WilliamsReggie Love
  • John HeardRoy Foltrigg
  • Ossie DavisJudge Harry Roosevelt
  • Polly HollidayMomma Love
  • David Barry GrayClint McGuire
  • David Michael MullinsLewis Maddox
  • Burke MosesJackson Love