Well, it’s finally happened: The firm represented a guilty party. And while they did acknowledge it, with Ron noting that one of them had to have done it, the guilty client ended up being the one that they did not suspect.
I think that this was most definitely a necessary action, as people were critical of the fact that the clients always ended up innocent (especially since the gimmick of the show invites the possibility that the client was actually guilty).
Another trend I am finding interesting is the fact that they seem to take so many pro bono cases, knowing that ultimately they’ll get paid in the end. Is this practice standard, by any means?
The use of manipulation is one of the highlights of this show. Ron attempting to isolate the jury from any form of media, knowing that it won’t work, only to use it to his advantage later has become a staple for the show. The trial is only part of the show. Arguably, the strategy that goes into it is the real meat and potatoes of the show.
Something else I am enjoying: Ron’s subtle character development. In the past two episodes, he’s had the opportunity to compromise his principles or betray his partners for a significant amount of money, yet opted not to.
The show is also doing an effective job of focusing on different characters. While the first few episodes most certainly centered around Tom, characters such as Luther and Ron have definitely stepped up to play a more prominent role.
Despite a lot of the criticism the show has received, it’s still a part of my weekly line up.
