High schoolers linda and izzy are accused of soliciting murder for killing a classmate of theirs and its up to elizabet. While canterburys law births an amoral and intriguing antihero that julianna margulies plays with aplomb, the series is weighed down by uninspired. Ben shenkman greys anatomy, keith robinson american dreams, trieste kelly dunn united 93, and keith david the thing round out canterburys uneasy band of law associates in this captivating television drama coproduced by denis leary and occasionally directed by mike figgis leaving las vegas. Margulies search led her into the murky waters of madefortv miniseries. An attorney on the rise, she puts her career on the line to take on risky and unpopular cases, even when they take a toll on her personal life. I can see why the series was not renewed for a second season or even a complete season. Its not bad, but i think the writers were just not that good. But that hasnt stopped television producers from churning out shows about them, or viewers from watching, and this shortlived fox series with all six episodes on two discs is a fine. Running a very small law firm with her two loyal but longsuffering colleagues, chester grant and molly mcconnell, and her current employer russell krause, elizabeth takes the case of an accused child murderer, named ethan foster, accused of murdering a young teenage boy. Buy canterbury s law, season 1 microsoft store enca. Rent canterburys law 2008 starring julianna margulies and ben shenkman on dvd and bluray. Canterburys law was the good wife before the good wife tv club. The series canterburys law follows elizabeth canterbury who is a criminal lawyer. Add to that, some interesting subplots of a troubled marriage, the loss of a child and the toll that it takes on canterbury and her husband.
Canterburys law is a show thats almost entirely about margulies legs. Watch canterburys law online full episodes of season 1. Assisting her are former prosecutor russell krauss ben shenkman, recent law school graduate molly mcconnell trieste kelly dunn, and. Julianna margulies, aidan quinn, ben shenkman, trieste dunn, keith robinson. Margulies portrayal of dark and twisty elizabeth canterbury is a fascinating foreshadowing of some elements of her alicia florrick character.
She is not afraid to go against tough judges, question witnesses, and do her own investigation to prove that her clients are innocent of the crimes they are accused of. A lawyer buries herself in work, going to great lengths to defend the wrongfully accused after the disappearance of her young son. Running a very small law firm with her two loyal but longsuffering colleagues, chester grant and molly mcconnell, and her current employer russell krause, elizabeth takes the case of an accused child. His tale about the man of law was also centered around one woman s. Canterburys law centers on elizabeth canterbury former er star julianna margulies, a talented but rather antagonistic lawyer who will do whatever i. The show was created by dave erickson and executive produced by denis leary, jim serpico, walon green, john kane, and mike figgis, who also directed the pilot. Canterburys law is a lesson in fantastic casting and flawed characterization. Of course, elizabeth canterbury is the main reason to watch canterburys law and it is in regard to this character that the show held so much promise. Although elizabeth is unsure of her clients claim he can communicate with the dead, the accused killer becomes convinced after hearing information about her dead son. Elizabeth canterbury is a defense attorney living in providence, rhode island who is willing to bend the law to protect wrongly accused people.
A lawyer goes to great lengths to defend the wrongfully accused. Thanks, amazon, for putting this dvd set on my recommended for you list although ive been a fan of j. Elizabeth canterbury julianna margulies takes a case that hits close to home as she defends a young man accused of kidnapping and murdering a little boy. Besides, you d think a twodisc set housing so little actual screen time would take. Julianna margulies does a good job and so do most of the other actors. Besides, youd think a twodisc set housing so little actual screen time would take. The series follows elizabeth canterbury, a rebellious defense attorney whos willing to bend the law in order to protect the wrongfully accused. After two weeks on the air, fox has decided to shift its new monday night legal drama, canterburys law, to friday nights. Elizabeth canterbury julianna margulies is a tough and driven rhode island attorney. Watch canterburys law season 1 episode 2 baggage online now.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this month s biggest new releases. Elizabeth takes on the case of louis minot who believes he can talk to the dead. That crack, delivered by a character in canterburys law about his own profession, pretty accurately reflects how a lot of folks feel about attorneys. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of canterburys law with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Its an offkilter, edgy legal drama that focuses on a hardhitting, driven defense attorney.
Watch full episodes of canterburys law and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. In treatment is in the home stretch of its first season, with three weeks left two and a. The couple lost their only son some time ago he disappeared and elizabeth blames herself. Starring michael okeefe and suzzanne douglas, the series centered on the brash boston lawyer, simon.
I found the character of elizabeth canterbury to be one of the most fascinating ive seen on tv in a very long time. Canterburys law follows a passionate female defense attorney, elizabeth canterbury, who pushes the envelope to protect her innocent clients. Much to the chagrin of her partner russell krauss ben shenkman, elizabeth will do whatever it takes to prove her client s innocence even if it means bending the law. Watch canterburys law season 1, episode 4 sweet sixteen. The canterburys law complete series dvd, 2009, 2disc. Her time on canterburys law should have been a match made in heaven, but it wasnt, quite. Attorney elizabeth canterbury faces skepticism from the public and her own staff when she defends a paroled sex offender accused in the fatal disappearance of a twelveyearold boy. Im not a big fan of courtroom dramas, in fact i avoid them at all costs, but canterburys law i found to be surprisingly invigorating. A television series centered on elizabeth canterbury. With julianna margulies, ben shenkman, keith robinson, trieste kelly dunn. The julianna margulies series has been garnering terrible ratings so.
Canterburys law centers on elizabeth canterbury former er star julianna margulies, a talented but rather antagonistic lawyer who will do whatever it takes to keep her wrongfully accused clients out of jail. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. The canterburys law complete series dvd, 2015 for sale. A television series centered on elizabeth canterbury, a toughminded defense attorney who isnt afraid to push boundaries in order to protect innocent clients. Elizabeth and her law professor husband, matt furey, haunted by the unsolved disappearance of their young son, struggle to distance themselves from the tragedy and put their relationship back together. She puts her career on the line to take on risky and unpopular cases, even when they. Canterbury the protagonist played convincingly by julianna margulies, is a brilliant, emotionally damaged lawyer, who does what it takes to win. Margulies since her er days, i somehow missed the 6episode lifespan of canterburys law. Against the law is an american dramedy television series that aired on the fox network. Canterburys law season 1 episode 2 rotten tomatoes. Canterburys law is an american legal drama television series, which aired from march 10 to april 18, 2008 as a mid season replacement on fox. March 7, 2008 im not sure how chaucer would feel about the characters in this show. Rent canterburys law 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
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