• Network: CBS , OWN
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2019
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Negative: 8 out of 19
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  1. Jan 13, 2020
    5
    Decent characters (however a bit cliche) in a standard courtroom drama. Basically a Judging Amy remake with a bit of Night Court thrown in. In other words, unoriginal from the start.

    The whole idea of “this case will end your career” plot device has already been overused. The whole judicial review plot came along at least a season too early. Writers are hitting the panic button for
    Decent characters (however a bit cliche) in a standard courtroom drama. Basically a Judging Amy remake with a bit of Night Court thrown in. In other words, unoriginal from the start.

    The whole idea of “this case will end your career” plot device has already been overused. The whole judicial review plot came along at least a season too early. Writers are hitting the panic button for script ideas too soon in a first season.

    We also don’t need the head judge to have a declared sexual orientation. Doesn’t add to the premise of the show and feels like a forced PC character decision. A respected judge should keep their personal life choices out of their professional life.
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62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Reviewed by: Tambay Obenson
    Sep 30, 2019
    75
    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.
  2. Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Sep 24, 2019
    50
    Like other CBS procedurals, it’s on the hectic side, with a streak of comedy — on her first trip to the bench, Lola trips, literally — and a team of colorful colleagues.
  3. Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Sep 24, 2019
    70
    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.