Family Law

Despite some Lifetime channel overtones and some atrocious musical choices (the theme being the worst offender) Family Law ended up as one of my favourite series of 2021. Jewel Staite plays a disgraced lawyer who's trying to do better and working with her dysfunctional family in their law firm. It's a silly premise but there's buckets of character and Family Law is steeped in this relentlessly pragmatic empathy that's both comforting and addictive. The casting is brilliantly authentic and the Vancouver setting (for once just being itself) feels different. Yes it's cheesy, but not as brash as an American equivalent would be and the writing is snappy and consistent; each new case has a solid point to make and it's woven together by the travails of the Svensson clan. Also, Victor Garber, people. I'm glad they shot another season at the same time and I'm deeply up for more. A true guiltless pleasure.

A very well-written show. Each week it deals with a different legal case which is usually pretty interesting. The main character, Abigail is very likeable, and the show also has a heart, there are many heartfelt or emotional moments which just make you feel things.

There is a fascinating bigger overarching story about the relationship Abigail has with her father, which the show explores in a delicate and intelligent way. I am happy I started watching this series and I recommend giving it a chance :).

Sep 7, 2022 review: Just finished season 2, and I liked it even better than season 1. I really hope they get season 3 made ASAP!

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Nov 29, 2021 review: As a Jewel Staite fan, I enjoyed this interesting & realistic show.

Family/people are flawed.

And imperfect parents can make the struggle to be kind, patient & understanding even more challenging and interesting.

Also, pursuing our desires can, sadly, hurt others.

This show finds a pretty balanced approach to portraying all these contradicting issues.

Looking forward to season 2.

Good to see a Canadian series that has a great storyline.

... a-good-series... well-written-acted-produced, but it is what it is, that's to say don't be surprised watching-complaining it's not what you want... fine, disagree with it, yet don't give it a lousy rating because you don't like these types of shows... many folks don't like-watch horror-shows, or rom-coms, or whatever... blasting them with poor-reviews kinda pointless

... all we can ask of any-all programming is that it consistently entertain us.. be worthwhile watching for those limited number of hours we spend with it.. Family Law with all its actors does-accomplishes-this, and they've done a pretty good job of it, now going into a third season... bravo.