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For the People

2018·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb7.3Metacritic605.1Rotten Tomatoes69%91%
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Where to watch

Hulu

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For the People fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Coming of Age5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Brand new lawyers work for both the defense and the prosecution as they handle the most high profile and high stakes cases in the country – all as their personal lives intersect.
Legal DramaCourtroom ProceduralCharacter-DrivenContemporary RealismHigh-Stakes CasesProfessional & PersonalDialogue-HeavySocial CommentaryIntriguing Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Verica, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Andrew Bernstein
Written by:
Paul William Davies, Zahir McGhee, Eli Attie
Composed by:
Kris Bowers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about For the People

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream For the People legally?

Hulu

For the People is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. 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 For the People worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is For the People rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does For the People have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on For the People?

Critics65
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see For the People much the same way.

When did For the People air?

It ran from 2018 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is For the People in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch For the People?

9ATAUCACHDEGBGGNZUS

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

What tropes does For the People use?

My Greatest FailureAmoral AttorneyXanatos Speed ChessCrusading LawyerRipped from the HeadlinesPyrrhic VictoryDefrosting Ice QueenDowner BeginningDeath GlareSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismReal After AllDon't Explain the Jokeand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for For the People, including My Greatest Failure, Amoral Attorney, Xanatos Speed Chess.