OTTplay recommends top 5
Best courtroom dramas to watch this week
Platform: Amazon Prime Video OTTplay rating: 8.7
Though the film is more than a courtroom drama, what stands out is the authentic portrayal of High Court proceedings. The film becomes a voice for the voiceless, stressing on the need for the judiciary and police to be hand-in-hand while handling sensitive cases.
THE LINCOLN LAWYER Platform: Netflix OTTplay rating: 7.4
If you are a fan of pulpy legal dramas that rely on pizzazz rather than the plot, David E Kelley’s entertaining adaptation of Michael Connelly’s novel offers its fair share of colour, characters and style to keep you engaged.
JANA GANA MANA Platform: Netflix OTTplay rating: 8.8
Split into two halves as an investigative thriller and a courtroom drama, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film aims at showing how the social conscience is influenced and manipulated in today’s times through its gripping, engaging narrative.
JUVENILE JUSTICE Platform: Netflix OTTplay rating: 8.3
This hard-hitting Korean legal drama revolves around a judge who hates young offenders, but has to take on a complex role in a juvenile court. The 10-episode series that plays out as a procedural has enough compelling cases to warrant your attention.
Platform: Amazon Prime Video OTTplay rating: 7.2
The series presents a realistic picture of the courtroom and doesn’t shy away from exploring the facets of morality, ethics in complex cases. The pace at which it progresses tests your patience, but the performances, premise of every episode and clever writing will keep you invested.