I must say, I didn't expect myself to enjoy the Pilot of "The Defenders" as much as I did.
Jerry O'Connell and Jim Belushi do make a great team both as their on screen characters, and have fantastic chemistry as actors.
A courtroom drama of two defending lawyers in Las Vegas, it's more of a lighthearted version of just the law side of "Law & Order." I have always been a fan of Jim Belushi, but it was hard for me to take him seriously as a lawyer. In fact, that's the genius thing about this show. You can't take his character seriously because he is Jim Belushi, which makes his victories that much sweeter.
For a supporting cast, there is Jurnee Smollett of "Friday Night Lights."
Fresh from law school, Lisa a former stripper turned law student. Seriously, where else could that happen but Las Vegas?
Yet another reason not to take these characters seriously, make them more of the underdogs, and even more likable to an audience that just loves rooting for the underdogs.
This series may be more lighthearted than a serious drama, however, it can be intense when they get to the courtroom. These are the stories of men and women that are charged for serious crimes and up against life in prison or worse. There is nothing more realistic than that. There are a nice handful of great laughs, but the show does have a good heart.
So, if you are like me and are finally getting tired of "Law & Order," I recommend trying out "The Defenders."
A great drama with a nice twist of lemon and couple olives. You just can't go wrong with a great story that takes place in Las Vegas.
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