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Against the Law
1990·Show
·17Episodes in1Season·
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Against the Law is an American dramedy television series that aired on the Fox network from September 23, 1990 to April 5, 1991. Starring Michael O'Keefe and Suzzanne Douglas, the 17 hour-long episodes centered on the brash Boston lawyer, Simon MacHeath, who left his job at a prestigious law firm to start his own defense practice.
Legal DramedyCharacter-DrivenSharp DialogueBoston SettingUnderdog StorySocial CommentaryNostalgic AppealHumorous & EngagingLaw & JusticeUrban Realism
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Is Against the Law okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Against the Law?
17 h
About 17 hours: 17 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1991.
Is Against the Law plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.