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[All Rise] indulges the basics of the genre and finds some refreshing ways to twist them into slightly new, more intriguing shapes. Between its cast, subject matter, and many charming friendships, it almost feels like “All Rise” accidentally wandered onto CBS’ schedule on its way to ABC’s Shonda Rhimes-driven TGIT lineup.
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The series is breathtakingly paced and well-acted, although its briskness means it never really digs too deep beneath the surface of the very complicated issues it takes on. But the performances help bring some zest to the courtroom, thanks to snappy dialogue and an active camera capturing a vivid cast. The combined effect should keep CBS’ audience sufficiently entertained.
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Watch those supporting actors. They’re Tony winners and highly skilled.
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As it stands, this courtroom drama has the feel of the kind of show CBS develops well, a lightly serialized episodic diversion structured around open-and-shut cases and carried by a solid lead. Missick is a compelling performer, and hopefully the network will give her show enough time to smooth out the more forced elements.
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What the show turns out to be, judging by the first installment anyway, is a better-than-average light drama, sans stridency, with a strong cast and considerable potential for exploring themes of substance—while still maintaining the breathtaking pace of the first episode, during which viewers may have no idea who’s who, and through no fault of their own.
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Yeah, there’s a lot of stuff that would never happen in a real courthouse here, but the characters are quite likable, especially Wilson Bethel (“Hart of Dixie”) as an assistant district attorney and Ruthie Ann Miles as Carmichael’s know-it-all judicial assistant.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 19
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Mixed: 3 out of 19
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Negative: 8 out of 19
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Nov 19, 2019Garbage. Sitcom/dramedy garbage. The broadcast network sitcom is a dead format. No one wants this. It's bland and boring.
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Apr 13, 2020
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Jan 13, 2020