The Rainmaker

To be honest, I don't understand all these crazy reviews of 1 or 10 stars after just 1 episode.

The pilot was in my opinion decent - not as terrible or amazing as so many reviews suggest. I enjoyed it for now and it was interesting enough that I will watch at least a couple more episodes to form a proper opinion. So we'll see how the story develops. For me the pilot was somewhere between a 6 or 7 rating, but I hate all the negativity and bumped it up for now, hoping the series will improve in the next episodes. Depending on how this goes, I will probably amend my rating though.

The Rainmaker" is one of those rare surprises that start with no expectations but end up leaving a lasting impression.

The series delivers a solid legal drama that combines human depth with professional suspense. Although it relies on familiar classic templates, it refreshes them smartly with a modern visual style and meticulous direction that rivals cinematic productions.

The performances are excellent across the board-natural, convincing, and emotionally grounded. Even the supporting roles feel meaningful, adding layers of humanity to the overall narrative. The direction skillfully uses framing and lighting to emphasize moral tension and psychological struggle, while the cinematography is simply stunning in its precision and aesthetic balance.

The side stories are one of the show's greatest strengths. They aren't mere filler; they serve the characters' development and expand the world of the story in meaningful ways. Yet, the pacing remains consistently engaging, with each episode ending on a note that compels you to keep watching.

In short, "The Rainmaker" isn't just another adaptation of a legal novel-it's a well-crafted dramatic experience that exceeds expectations and proves how old formulas can be revived with sincerity, creativity, and modern craftsmanship.

I'm so glad I didn't take to heart the reviews during the press days. I had read about 3-4 negative or not so positive.

I initially came early into the project when it was announced that Lana Parrilla was added to the cast. Once I saw that PJ was also in the cast, I got even more excited. I think some folks would be upset to find out that the series is going to be loosely based on the book, but I am glad that it's not. The book wasn't that great- the main action and interesting part wasn't until the last 150 pages. So it's awesome that the series will be broadening and expanding this Rainmaker world. I'm also glad that Bruiser and Sarah are being given a backstory and more involvement into the plot as opposed to the book. Bruiser is barely in the book and Sarah was only mentioned twice in passing. So to see the cast be more diverse and not so male focused is a breath of fresh air. It also helps when showcasing how it is being a woman in a male dominated industry, such as in the world of law.

When starting to watch the show, I had major concerns for the actor who played Rudy. I thought that he was struggling to convey the ambitions/motivations for his character. It took untill past the second episode for me to believe he could convey emotional depth and consistency with his character. I believe the first episode of the series was a genuine pilot epsiode and the actor for Rudy was still trying to get in his skin. I think he eventually conveyed Rudy's past trauma and ambitions well as the series went on. An overall highlight from the show was the chemistry between Rudy, Jocelyn and Deck. Their characters were a good mix of personalities. Jocelyn was played extremely well and was a stand out performance for me. The dialogue writing was good. The overarching storyline (dots case) progressed nicely throughout almost every episode with minimal sub-plots. However one sub plot that was unnecessary was passing the bar exam/ having flashbacks during the exam. Overall, I enjoyed the series as a whole highlighted by incredible chemistry and performances from the extended cast. Followed by an enjoyable overarching storyline. I suspect some negative reviews were from people who didnt make it past the first couple episodes and based their review off that. If you enjoyed Goliath, this show is very similar to that, but with with main character more similar to Mike Ross from Suits.

I never saw the original movie with Matt Damon, but I have to tell you the show is pretty darn good. Character actors do a great job strong plot and season one looks like it's gonna end pretty strong please make a season 2 of the show. I'd like to see the show get another season gonna keep watching for sure.