TV series

Defending the Guilty

2018–2019 · 1 season

A wry, brisk workplace comedy that gently skewers idealism against the grind of the legal system.

Overview: Will Packham is an idealistic pupil barrister - or idealistic for now. Can Will hold onto his principles and prove he has what it takes?
How it feels: Satirical, light, cynical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Work, morality, ambition, justice
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: work
morality
ambition
justice
class
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild