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A Balasaur Score of 79 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8/10. The series ran 3 seasons across 18 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk. Streaming on Prime, Hulu, and Peacock.
Synopsis
Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
50 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Series 1 | 6 ep2011 |
| 2 | Series 2 | 6 ep2012 |
| 3 | Series 3 | 6 ep2014 |
Key crew
- Dru MastersOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Maxine PeakeMartha Costello QC
- Rupert Penry-JonesClive Reader QC
- Neil StukeBilly Lamb
- Theo Barklem-BiggsJake Milner
- John MacmillanJohn Bright
- Alex JenningsAlan Cowdrey QC
- Frances BarberCaroline Warwick QC
- Amy WrenBethany Brassington
- Miranda RaisonHarriet Hammond
Stills
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Themes
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