Lucky we do like them, otherwise we would be missing some damn fine television with yet another big-name movie star. This time it is the wonderful Kathy Bates as Harriet (Harry) Korn. I actually missed the first couple of episodes due to my PS3 deleting everything (have I mentioned this before?), so I don't know her past, but we decided to jump in and see if we liked the show anyway and we're glad we did!
Kathy Bates' Harry is another brilliant character. A sort of female House/Lightman/Jane combination where she is not afraid to say what she thinks. The difference is, she is very compassionate and will stand up for the little man.
Harry has set up her practice in of all things, a shoe shop and has a couple of off-siders.
Her Ying to her Yang is the incredibly egotistical super-successful lawyer, Thomas Jefferson, wonderfully played by Christopher McDonald, himself a pretty successful movie and television star.
I found Kathy Bates to be a refreshingly strong female voice on television, with some 'Oh My God, did she really just say that?' moments bringing a welcome smile.
This week's episode was about the innocent guy who has been in jail for 25 years and the parole board won't release him even though he has an exceptional record and the recommendation of the warden. A great story brought to us from the television genius of David E. Kelly.
I recommend that if you are not watching this show, you should be!
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