When we say that Netflix has something for everyone, we really do mean it as you can find shows from horror and fantasy genres to niche genres like psychological thriller and serial killer shows. Today we are going to dive into Netflix’s vast library of content to pick out the best courtroom dramas for the fans of the genre. So, here are the 7 best legal drama shows you can find on Netflix right now.
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the books of Michael Connelly, the Netflix series follows the story of Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller as he takes on high-profile cases while working from the back of his Lincoln Navigator. The Lincoln Lawyer stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the lead role with Becki Newton, Neve Campbell, Lana Parrilla, Angus Sampson, Jazz Raycole, Christopher Gorham, and Kim Hawthorne starring in supporting roles.
How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder is a legal drama thriller series created by Peter Nowalk. The ABC series follows the story of Annalise Keating, a successful lawyer who teaches a law from which she picks the brightest students to assist her in cases. Soon, she finds herself entangled with four students and a murder. How to Get Away with Murder stars Viola Davis, Aja Naomi King, Jack Falahee, Alfred Enoch, Billy Brown, Liza Weil, Karla Souza, Charlie Weber, and Matt McGorry.
When They See Us
When They See Us is a true crime drama miniseries created by Ava DuVernay. Based on the events of the 1989 Central Park jogger case, the Netflix series follows the story of the Central Park Five from 1989, when they were initially questioned by the police about the case to their exoneration in 2002, and then the eventual settlement case with the city of New York. When They See Us stars Jharrel Jerome, Asante Blackk, Felicity Huffman, Freddy Miyares, Caleel Harris, Michael Kenneth Williams, Vera Farmiga, Marquis Rodriguez, Ethan Herisse, and Brett Gray.
Your Honor
Your Honor is a legal drama thriller series created by Peter Moffat. Based on the Israeli TV series titled Kvodo created by Shlomo Mashiach and Ron Ninio, the Showtime series follows the story of Michael Desiato, a New Orleans judge as he tries to cover up his son Adam’s crime who was the perpetrator in a hit-and-run case involving a member of a mafia family. Your Honor stars Bryan Cranston, Hunter Doohan, Lilli Kay, Hope Davis, Michael Stuhlbarg, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Landecker, Chet Hanks, and Mark Margolis.
Suits
Suits is a legal drama series created by Aaron Korsh. The USA Network series became one of the most streamed television shows ever on Netflix after its premiere on the streaming service in 2023. Suits follows the story of Mike Ross, a college dropout with an eidetic memory as he joins a law firm working under Harvey Specter while pretending to be a Harvard Law School graduate. Suits stars Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht in the lead roles with Sarah Rafferty, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Rick Hoffman, Gina Torres, Abigail Spencer, and Vanessa Ray starring in supporting roles.
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul is a legal crime drama series created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. The AMC series is a spin-off to Gilligan’s extremely popular series Breaking Bad, it is set several years before the events of Breaking Bad and it follows the story of ex-con turned lawyer Jimmy McGill as he tries to make a name for himself and get out from under the shadow of his successful big brother. Jimmy soon transforms himself into a morally grey criminal lawyer known only as Saul Goodman. Better Call Saul stars Bob Odenkirk in the lead role with Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks, Michael Mando, Patrick Fabian, Giancarlo Esposito, Tony Dalton, and Michael McKean starring in supporting roles.
Anatomy of a Scandal
Anatomy of a Scandal is a legal drama thriller series created by David E. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by author Sarah Vaughan, the Netflix series follows the story of Parliamentary minister James Whitehouse, a happily married man as some of his most sinister secrets come to light and destroy his personal and professional lives. Anatomy of a Scandal stars Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, Michelle Dockery, Naomi Scott, Hannah Dodd, Ben Radcliffe, Josette Simon, Jonathan Firth, and Joshua McGuire.