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Fairly Legal

2011 – 2012Show2 seasons23 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic576.0Rotten Tomatoes57%67%

A moving, hopeful drama series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 23 episodes · best: S2E8 "Ripple of Hope" 8.3

Episodes

7.7
8.1

Story

Kate Reed is a firm believer that justice can always be found – even if it's not always in the courtroom. Once a lawyer at her family's esteemed San Francisco firm, Kate's frustration with the legal system led her to a new career as a mediator. Thanks to her innate understanding of human nature, thorough legal knowledge, and wry sense of humor, Kate is a natural when it comes to dispute resolution. Except, it seems, when it comes to conflicts in her own life.

Feels like

  • Legal Mediation Dramedy
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Emotional Resolution Focus
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Modern Relationship Study
  • Heartwarming yet Realistic
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Conflict De-escalation Themes

Cast

24 of 225 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anton Cropper, Peter Markle, Andy Wolk
Written by
Michael Sardo, Peter Ocko, Jan Nash
Produced by
Christine A. Sacani
Music by
Mateo Messina

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 20, 2011 · June 15, 2012 · Ended

First aired
January 20, 2011
Last aired
June 15, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 23 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Polish
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Beleaguered Assistant, Blatant Lies, Bunny-Ears Lawyer +9

  • Beleaguered Assistant
  • Blatant Lies
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Derailing Love Interests
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!
  • Idiot Ball
  • Stealth Pun
  • Wham Episode
  • Token Evil Teammate
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Going Commando

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fairly Legal?"

Questions about Fairly Legal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fairly Legal?

PeacockXumo PlayPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Fairly Legal streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Fairly Legal worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Fairly Legal okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Fairly Legal?

16 h

About 16 hours: 23 episodes in 2 seasons of about 41 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2012.

Will Fairly Legal make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Fairly Legal?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Fairly Legal use?

Beleaguered AssistantBlatant LiesBunny-Ears LawyerDerailing Love InterestsBroken PedestalScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Idiot BallStealth PunWham EpisodeToken Evil TeammateMs. FanserviceGoing Commandoand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Beleaguered Assistant, Blatant Lies, and Bunny-Ears Lawyer.