Movies and TvShows featuring "legal-thriller" theme.
Law & Order follows the lives of the police officers and lawyers in the New York City criminal justice system as they investigate and prosecute various crimes.
A brilliant and charismatic law professor, Annalise Keating, gets entangled in a gripping murder plot along with five of her students. As they attempt to get away with murder, they become increasingly involved in dangerous and shocking situations, testing their loyalty and morality.
The Practice is a legal drama TV show set in Boston that follows the lives of attorneys at a law firm as they navigate courtroom battles, ethical dilemmas, and personal struggles.
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
Damages is a TV show that follows Patty Hewes, a ruthless and brilliant lawyer, as she navigates through high-profile cases filled with murder, deceit, and corruption. Alongside her protege, Ellen Parsons, Patty takes on powerful opponents and uncovers dark secrets that threaten to destroy lives. As the series progresses, the complex relationship between Patty and Ellen becomes integral to the plot, as they both struggle with their own personal demons.
A horrific murder upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney's Office when one of its own is suspected of the crime—leaving the accused fighting to keep his family together.
The Girlfriend Experience is an anthology series that explores the relationships between high-end escorts and their clients. Set in the world of exclusive courtesans, it delves into the complicated dynamics of power, money, and desire. Each season follows a different escort as she navigates the challenges of her double life.
In this series based on Michael Connelly's bestselling novels, Mickey Haller, an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. He tackles cases big and small across Los Angeles while recovering from a drug habit. When he inherits the practice of a murdered Hollywood lawyer, he must defend a tech billionaire accused of murder. As he prepares for the case, he discovers that the killer may be targeting him next.
While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
Murder One is a gripping TV show that follows a defense attorney as he navigates a high-profile murder case. Set in a high-powered law firm, the series delves into the world of criminal law, courtroom drama, and the strategies used by attorneys to defend their clients. With a focus on the twists and turns of the justice system, Murder One keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its compelling storyline and complex characters.
A young lawyer, Mitch McDeere, joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it is involved in organized crime. He becomes the target of various threats as he tries to expose the firm's corruption and protect himself and his family.
Your Honor is a gripping TV show that follows the story of a respected judge whose life takes a dark turn when his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident that leads to a murder investigation. As he tries to protect his son, he finds himself tangled in a web of corruption, organized crime, and deceit. With the legal system against him, he must navigate through dangerous alliances and make unimaginable sacrifices to keep his family safe.
Kevin Lomax, a successful defense attorney in Florida, is offered a job at a high-end law firm in NYC. He quickly rises in the firm, but soon discovers that his boss is the Devil. As he is seduced by power and wealth, Kevin's wife is tormented by demonic forces. When she is raped by Milton, the Devil, Kevin starts to question his own choices. In the end, Kevin realizes the error of his ways and decides to use his second chance to do good.
Perry Mason is a defense attorney and private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Mason navigates through criminal cases with a film noir style, uncovering mysteries and fighting for justice.
City on a Hill is a TV show that takes place in 1990s Boston and follows a corrupt FBI agent forming an unlikely alliance with a district attorney as they tackle systemic corruption and crime in the city. The show explores themes of justice, tribalism, and the power dynamics within law enforcement.
Mitch McDeere, a promising young lawyer, joins 'The Firm' and is seduced by its money and gifts. Unaware of its dark side, he becomes involved with the FBI after two associates are murdered, leading to a choice between loyalty and self-preservation.
New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Garrison and his team investigate potential links to the assassination in New Orleans. Three years later, the investigation is reopened after Garrison notices inaccuracies in the Warren Commission Report. Garrison interrogates witnesses and uncovers evidence of a conspiracy involving the CIA, military-industrial complex, Cuban exiles, and the Mafia. Despite facing opposition and attacks on his character, Garrison presents evidence of multiple assassins during Clay Shaw's trial.
Moderately successful criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller operates around Los Angeles County out of a Lincoln Town Car. He lands the case of his career defending Louis Roulet, a Beverly Hills playboy accused of brutally beating a prostitute. As Haller investigates, he discovers similarities to a past case that may prove his previous client innocent. With the help of his ex-wife and investigator, Haller navigates a deadly game of survival as the truth unravels.
Attorney William Beachum discovers that the brilliant engineer Crawford is his opponent in a battle to prosecute him for shooting his wife. As Beachum prepares for the trial, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation. During the trial, Crawford acts as his own attorney, revealing that the arresting officer was having an affair with his wife. Beachum discovers that the murder weapon found at Crawford's home was switched by Crawford himself. With new evidence, Beachum confronts Crawford and tricks him into confessing. Crawford is arrested, and a new trial begins.
Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders. A tough and clever cross-examiner, Kaffee proves that the marines were following a widely practiced disciplinary act known as "Code Red." With the help of Lieutenant-Colonel Markinson, Kaffee uncovers a cover-up that leads to the exposure of the truth. Justice is served as the defendants are acquitted.