Justice

Cornedbeef · 08-16-2006, 10:16 PM

The show looks interesting. I just wonder after we are told what really happened after the verdict is revealed what new evidence makes the lawyers come to the right conclusion.

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Krom · 08-20-2006, 04:48 AM

In the pilot, which I finally got to see today, yes, we do.

I will say... the idea only will have REAL guts if that reveal occasionally shows that the person was guilty but the lawyers got the client off anyway.

Cornedbeef · 08-20-2006, 04:19 PM

The link is at http\www.Fox.com.

From Jerry Bruckheimer, executive producer of “CSI” and “Without a Trace,” comes JUSTICE, an unflinching, behind-the-scenes look at the way high-profile cases are tried in the media age. Love them or hate them, in the high-stakes world of criminal defense, these are the people you want in your corner when your life is on the line. JUSTICE features a dream team of four lawyers from disparate backgrounds who join forces to tackle the most controversial and newsworthy cases. With their unique skill sets and the power of forensic law, this formidable team becomes indispensable to the law firm of Trott, Nicholson, Tuller & Graves.

RON TROTT (Victor Garber, “Alias,” “Titanic”) is the face seen on every media talk show in the country – and he wants it that way. He’s great at landing a client, spinning a case and getting his way, but juries hate him. It was his inspiration and win-at-all-cost mentality that brought this group of brilliant, ego-driven attorneys together. Standing behind Ron – as far away from the cameras as possible – is TOM NICHOLSON (Kerr Smith, “Charmed”), the heart of the firm. Iowa-born and -bred, Tom is a brilliant litigator whose Everyman, earnest manner makes him Ron’s alter ego. Trials are won and lost on the art of battle in a courtroom, and Tom is a master of his domain. LUTHER GRAVES (Eamonn Walker, “Oz”) is famous in the African-American community, always conscious of where he came from and where he’s going. Luther is well-connected, politically motivated and in possession of an uncanny ability to take a step back and assess the merits of a case from both the prosecution’s and the defense’s perspective ... anticipating the story each side will tell. ALDEN TULLER (Rebecca Mader, “The Devil Wears Prada”) is a young, ambitious and brilliant clinician. Able to comprehend the most complex forensic and legal issues, she approaches each case analytically, uncovering ways to destroy expert witnesses on cross-examination.

When realtor-to-the-stars Kevin O’Neil is accused of brutally murdering his beautiful wife, he hires TNT&G. The media, led by the info-tainment court show “American Crime,” have all but convicted him. But the lawyers have another idea. Using state-of-the-art forensic interpretation, jury consultants, mock juries, experts and masterful media spin, they endeavor to save their client. Is he an innocent father of two whose tragic loss is only compounded by his legal woes? Or are they defending a cold-blooded killer? These and other questions are answered in JUSTICE.

misskitty · 08-22-2006, 04:25 AM

I used to work in a law firm, so I love watching cases, trials, and seeing the behind the scenes stuff. I also know what kind of effect media spin can have on the simplest of information. And I love who-donnit mysteries. So this show should be for me!

Victor Garber will be good in his role, I'm sure. I hope this is an intelligent show with some twists.

Dogg · 08-30-2006, 11:16 PM

Aye, I just checked out the show.

I liked it. Very fast paced, liked the camera work, and the characters

to touch on what Krom said, it would have been cool at the end if he would have killed her

I guess what they'll do is mix it up during the season. The guilty will get off and some innocent 'll be found guilty.

The american justice lady

The dead wife was hot, btw

Critical · 08-31-2006, 03:00 AM

I thought the show was okay. I like Victor Garber and Kerr Smith, so I'll probably watch again based on that alone.

I was disappointed that they brought up the issue of the other man and then did nothing with it. I would have preferred if, in the end, they had shown that she was murdered by the other man. It seemed a little too pat that she died in exactly the way that the forensic recreation showed.

ITA - the show will only be good if not all of the clients are innocent and/or things turn out not to happen the way the lawyers present them in court.

Florimel · 08-31-2006, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by misskitty

Victor Garber will be good in his role, I'm sure. I hope this is an intelligent show with some twists.

He did the high-priced, sleazy, win-at-all-costs defense attorney very well comedically in Legally Blonde as well.

misskitty · 08-31-2006, 04:09 AM

I actually liked the show last night. Interesting case, good flow, possible scenarios, but particularly the fact they do show what actually happened at the end. I didn't think the husband killed her, but I didn't think she could get 5 marks from a couple falls in the pool either.

Really liked the analogy of the head injury with the watermelon

I'll watch again.

Cornedbeef · 08-31-2006, 10:04 AM

I liked the different expertise each lawyer had and how they used this to show how the victim llikely died.

Delphyne · 08-31-2006, 09:38 PM

Victor Garber is definitely great in this role. I was impressed by the pilot and I imagine I will be guessing up until the end of every episode whether the client is actually guilty or not. I agree the show will have to mix it up a bit throughout the season.

08-16-2006, 10:16 PM	#1
Cornedbeef FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 1,652	Justice The show looks interesting. I just wonder after we are told what really happened after the verdict is revealed what new evidence makes the lawyers come to the right conclusion.

08-20-2006, 04:48 AM	#2
Krom Fool... but no pity. Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,196	In the pilot, which I finally got to see today, yes, we do. I will say... the idea only will have REAL guts if that reveal occasionally shows that the person was guilty but the lawyers got the client off anyway. __________________ "Not to denigrate the TV show, but nobody ever died," Cannell said recently. "We drove cars off cliffs and people got out and walked away. We're not going to do that [in the movie]. In this the tone is more dangerous - you can really die. It's very tense and exciting." Stephen J Cannell, on the new A-Team movie being produced

08-22-2006, 04:25 AM	#4
misskitty Carolyn and Kona Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With the Angels Posts: 7,417 Blog Entries: 3	I used to work in a law firm, so I love watching cases, trials, and seeing the behind the scenes stuff. I also know what kind of effect media spin can have on the simplest of information. And I love who-donnit mysteries. So this show should be for me! Victor Garber will be good in his role, I'm sure. I hope this is an intelligent show with some twists. __________________ Live simply ~ Love generously~ Care deeply~ Speak kindly

08-30-2006, 11:16 PM	#5
Dogg Shout out Randy Jackson! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,351	Aye, I just checked out the show. I liked it. Very fast paced, liked the camera work, and the characters to touch on what Krom said, it would have been cool at the end if he would have killed her I guess what they'll do is mix it up during the season. The guilty will get off and some innocent 'll be found guilty. The american justice lady The dead wife was hot, btw __________________ The Whispering Bounty Hunter... *"Men are smarter than women... The first man on the moon was a man..."*

08-31-2006, 03:00 AM	#6
Critical Bitten Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Merlotte's Bar & Grill Age: 40 Posts: 4,790	I thought the show was okay. I like Victor Garber and Kerr Smith, so I'll probably watch again based on that alone. I was disappointed that they brought up the issue of the other man and then did nothing with it. I would have preferred if, in the end, they had shown that she was murdered by the other man. It seemed a little too pat that she died in exactly the way that the forensic recreation showed. ITA - the show will only be good if not all of the clients are innocent and/or things turn out not to happen the way the lawyers present them in court. __________________ 'I just have to rely on the good judgment of the voters not to buy into these negative attack ads. Sooner or later, people are going to figure out if all you run is negative attack ads you don't have much of a vision for the future or you're not ready to articulate it." -- John McCain, 2000

08-20-2006, 04:19 PM	#3
Cornedbeef FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 1,652	The link is at http\www.Fox.com. From Jerry Bruckheimer, executive producer of “CSI” and “Without a Trace,” comes JUSTICE, an unflinching, behind-the-scenes look at the way high-profile cases are tried in the media age. Love them or hate them, in the high-stakes world of criminal defense, these are the people you want in your corner when your life is on the line. JUSTICE features a dream team of four lawyers from disparate backgrounds who join forces to tackle the most controversial and newsworthy cases. With their unique skill sets and the power of forensic law, this formidable team becomes indispensable to the law firm of Trott, Nicholson, Tuller & Graves. RON TROTT (Victor Garber, “Alias,” “Titanic”) is the face seen on every media talk show in the country – and he wants it that way. He’s great at landing a client, spinning a case and getting his way, but juries hate him. It was his inspiration and win-at-all-cost mentality that brought this group of brilliant, ego-driven attorneys together. Standing behind Ron – as far away from the cameras as possible – is TOM NICHOLSON (Kerr Smith, “Charmed”), the heart of the firm. Iowa-born and -bred, Tom is a brilliant litigator whose Everyman, earnest manner makes him Ron’s alter ego. Trials are won and lost on the art of battle in a courtroom, and Tom is a master of his domain. LUTHER GRAVES (Eamonn Walker, “Oz”) is famous in the African-American community, always conscious of where he came from and where he’s going. Luther is well-connected, politically motivated and in possession of an uncanny ability to take a step back and assess the merits of a case from both the prosecution’s and the defense’s perspective ... anticipating the story each side will tell. ALDEN TULLER (Rebecca Mader, “The Devil Wears Prada”) is a young, ambitious and brilliant clinician. Able to comprehend the most complex forensic and legal issues, she approaches each case analytically, uncovering ways to destroy expert witnesses on cross-examination. When realtor-to-the-stars Kevin O’Neil is accused of brutally murdering his beautiful wife, he hires TNT&G. The media, led by the info-tainment court show “American Crime,” have all but convicted him. But the lawyers have another idea. Using state-of-the-art forensic interpretation, jury consultants, mock juries, experts and masterful media spin, they endeavor to save their client. Is he an innocent father of two whose tragic loss is only compounded by his legal woes? Or are they defending a cold-blooded killer? These and other questions are answered in JUSTICE.

08-31-2006, 04:09 AM	#8
misskitty Carolyn and Kona Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: With the Angels Posts: 7,417 Blog Entries: 3	I actually liked the show last night. Interesting case, good flow, possible scenarios, but particularly the fact they do show what actually happened at the end. I didn't think the husband killed her, but I didn't think she could get 5 marks from a couple falls in the pool either. Really liked the analogy of the head injury with the watermelon I'll watch again. __________________ Live simply ~ Love generously~ Care deeply~ Speak kindly

08-31-2006, 10:04 AM	#9
Cornedbeef FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 1,652	I liked the different expertise each lawyer had and how they used this to show how the victim llikely died.

08-31-2006, 09:38 PM	#10
Delphyne FORT Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 149	Victor Garber is definitely great in this role. I was impressed by the pilot and I imagine I will be guessing up until the end of every episode whether the client is actually guilty or not. I agree the show will have to mix it up a bit throughout the season.