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Fairly Legal

2011·Show
23Episodes in2Seasons·TV-PG
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Fairly Legal fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Legal Mediation DramedyComplex Family DynamicsCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional Resolution FocusWitty DialogueModern Relationship StudyHeartwarming yet RealisticEnsemble Cast ChemistryConflict De-escalation Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fairly Legal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fairly Legal legally?

Fairly Legal is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fairly Legal worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fairly Legal rated?

TV-PGStrong languageViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How many seasons does Fairly Legal have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 23 episodes of about 41 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fairly Legal?

Critics57
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Fairly Legal higher (67) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Fairly Legal air?

It ran from 2011 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Fairly Legal in?

EnglishFrenchPolish

It was made in English, with some French, Polish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fairly Legal?

9ATAUCADEFRGBGGGIUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fairly Legal in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Fairly Legal, including Beleaguered Assistant, Blatant Lies, Bunny-Ears Lawyer.