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Equal Justice

1990·Show
27Episodes in2Seasons·NR
83
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
SeasonEpisode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5Episode 6Episode 7Episode 8Episode 9
Episode 1 not ratedEpisode 2 not ratedEpisode 3 not ratedEpisode 4 not ratedEpisode 5 not ratedEpisode 6 not ratedEpisode 7 not ratedEpisode 8 not rated
IMDb rating of every episode, one column per season
Episode
Episode 1Episode 1 not rated
Episode 2Episode 2 not rated
Episode 3Episode 3 not rated
Episode 4Episode 4 not rated
Episode 5Episode 5 not rated
Episode 6Episode 6 not rated
Episode 7Episode 7 not rated
Episode 8Episode 8 not rated
Episode 9

About

Equal Justice was a television legal drama broadcast in the United States by ABC from March 27, 1990 to July 3, 1991. This series details on the lives of the district attorney's office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The series stars George DiCenzo, Cotter Smith, Kathleen Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek, Sarah Jessica Parker, Barry Miller, Joe Morton, James Wilder, Jon Tenney and Debrah Farentino. Despite earning critical acclaim, the show received low ratings throughout its run and was cancelled after only two seasons.
Legal DramaCharacter-DrivenCourtroom IntrigueContemporary RealismEthical DilemmasProfessional LifeSocial IssuesEnsemble CastDialogue-Heavy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Equal Justice

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Where can I stream Equal Justice legally?

Equal Justice is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Equal Justice worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Equal Justice rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How many seasons does Equal Justice have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 27 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Equal Justice?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Equal Justice higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Equal Justice air?

It ran from 1990 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is Equal Justice in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Equal Justice?

6AUCAGBGGNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Equal Justice in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Equal Justice use?

Hollywood LawPolice Brutality"Both Sides Have a Point" RemarkGood Lawyers, Good ClientsVigilante ManA Fool for a ClientVery Special EpisodeKarma HoudiniMercy Kill

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Equal Justice, including Hollywood Law, Police Brutality, "Both Sides Have a Point" Remark.