Perry Mason

A brooding, atmospheric neo-noir that immerses you in Depression-era Los Angeles, demanding patience as it slowly unravels a tangled web of corruption and personal demons.

Created by

Rolin Jones, Ron Fitzgerald

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Crime

Starring

Matthew Rhys, Juliet Rylance, Chris Chalk

Tagline

There's power in the truth.

Overview

Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check as a low-rent private investigator, Mason is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage. L.A. is booming while the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression — but a kidnapping gone very wrong leads to Mason exposing a fractured city as he uncovers the truth of the crime.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and cynical. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Corruption, justice, trauma, grief

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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