Harry's Law
Seen it?2011 | 2 seasons | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a short run with a modest audience, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Boston Legal or The Lincoln Lawyer, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 24 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
Harriet, Matthew and Malcolm couldn't be any more different, but when they cross paths, they realize they're all looking for a fresh start. The most unlikely of people are starting a law practice in the most unlikely of places -- a rundown shoe store.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 1 SAG Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12011 · 12 episodes · 9.6 out of 10Friday- Season 22011 · 22 episodes · 9.2 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by David E. Kelley
- Kathy BatesHarriet 'Harry' Korn
- Nate CorddryAdam Branch
- Christopher McDonaldTommy Jefferson
- Mark ValleyOliver Richard
- Karen OlivoCassie Reynolds