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Fairly Legal is a new show with a lot of potential for a few season run. This show focuses upon court ordered mediation and in particular the young woman who is assigned by the court to settle disputes between parties before they get to the formality of trial.

Sarah Shahi plays a perky and quirky former attorney who steps down a bit in the legal food chain to take on the job. She has the notion that things be kept on an informal basis, it makes life and the consequences for the parties involved a whole lot easier.

The show has a nice Ally McBeal feel to it. Showing up in a few episodes is Gerald McRaney as a judge. I liked his character and hope to see more of him.

I'd give this show a look.

This show had all the makings of a great show but unfortunately it never gained enough of an audience. The characters are interesting enough but nothing revolutionary. They are comical though and the cast do a really good job at portraying their respective roles. Kate Reed is particularly entertaining.

I personally found season one to be better than season two. Season two seems a little less "sparkly" but it still feels engaging.

The show may not have aired for many seasons but it's a solid comedy drama with plenty of heart and interesting legal story lines. Give it a go and you won't regret it.

This series has lots of energy mostly via its lead Kate (Sarah Shahi) and Leonardo (Baron Vaughn) as a "fairly legal" mediation team. The concept and the character backgrounds is made interesting in the first episode with plenty of room for development.

I do like the "affectionate" exchanges between Kate and her former legal "professionals" personified in Kate's brazen disregard for protocol. Kate's character is immediately given speed and license to turn human disputes around whichever which way she can. If the rest of the series lives up to episode one then it'll have my attention.

My one reservation is the apparent lack of chemistry between Kate and co-star Justin (Michael Trucco) which is apparent through the kind of characters they play as well as an on screen indifference.

Still promising though.

I liked Fairly Legal at the beginning, but after a few episodes, Sarah's character started to annoy me. She is bossy, slightly rude, thinks she's seen it all, knows it all and has an answer to everything, and patronising at times also. "I can solve everything and listen to me, shut up, do this, don't do that, etc" and her own life is a mess with conflicts with everyone in her life... Also, I find some plots uninteresting and the humour at times really falls flat. The idea of the show is quite good, and it started well but went downhill I think, mainly because her character is not likable enough and plots are not very well thought or covered. Shame.

At last a show that's story doesn't revolve around stereo typecasting, fashion and predictable plots!

With a hint of "House" and a touch of "Life", Kate Reed has the strength of character, witticism and sexiness most women crave. Realistic, humanly flawed characters and relationships build a web of interaction for those looking for something different. The role of the mediator almost softens the blood thirsty image of the legal profession.

Fairly Legal has introduced a new style of heroin that should be applauded with a return series despite criticism for her welcomed "out of the box" approach.

As a lighter-than-popcorn time filler on the USA network, the only real reason to watch Fairly Legal is the very charming performance of lead actress Sarah Shahi. Shahi is effervescent, stunningly beautiful and possesses a traffic-stopping figure. In season 2 her character, Kate Reed, has deepened slightly emotionally and Shahi has been able to amp up her intelligent performance as well. Actor Ryan Johnson has been added to the cast in Season 2 as Ben Grogan, a smart alecky law partner and snark counterpart to Shahi. It could be a fruitful and amusing relationship once the writers shake the bugs out. Baron Vaughan, as Kate's assistant Leonardo, is still an annoying presence and could be written out with no appreciable loss to the show. Michael Trucco plays Kate's estranged husband Justin and that relationship also grows wearisome. He's a good actor in the thankless part of whipping boy and deserves a shot in another series. I hope he gets it. The only other reason to tune in is the occasional appearance of Kate's nemesis/stepmother/law partner Lauren Reed, played by Virginia Williams. Reed/Williams is memorable for a joyously eye-catching ability to sashay,saunter and slink while wearing the tightest dresses ever seen on television. If the writers allow Kate to continue her growth while making room for Grogan--and keeps Reed in those dresses, this could be a series that goes for the standard 5 year USA network run. I promise to make time.

Never wrote a review for anything and I've always appreciated all you people who take the time to do so.

This cast is energetic and work well together. The writing is smart and... (okay I'll be fair), the plots are sweet and often soupy. I don't even mind because it's just fun to watch. I get sick of crime shows, dead bodies and autopsy rooms (I am not in charge of the remote). This is one of the few shows that I peek my head over my laptop to watch. Yes even my hardened husband likes this show; although, I don't think its for the same reasons I do. Can't say I blame him, Kate's a knockout along with her stepmother. If you need a break from the world but still want some substance and lots of talent stay tune.

Finally a show that is new, fresh and more unpredictable than anything on TV. Our legal system is not about truth or even justice it is all about the law and which lawyers best spin it to their advantage. This show produces fair and just settlements that benefit all and at the least cost, not the pompous arrogant people TV portrays lawyers to be. (I know one show says that attorneys MAKE the laws.) I know there are times it gets to be a little sappy but I am tired of shows with all the blood, guts and bodies. It even gives sappiness a fresh spin. The characters have real personality, but that is USA network's motto. To top this all off Sarah Shahi is super-hot. I hope this show runs for many seasons and not just 10 episodes so far......

A legal drama that's not a legal drama? Kate Reed is an ex-lawyer who's now a "mediator" - a kind of referee for disputes out of court (as she demonstrates in an amusing scene in the pilot where she mediates between an armed robber and a coffee shop owner).

The show is well cast and filmed with real quality and an eye for both visual appeal and new techniques (watch out for the "un-steady cam) that makes a refreshing change - and of course it always helps if your main character is a 4 alarm fire.

Shows real promise and you'll want to know more about the characters. Let's hope they run with it.

The show centers around a 25yr old girl (Sarah Shahi) who has given up being a lawyer to be a mediator. Someone who can solve an issue without it going to court.

What they are portraying here is a pretentious perky girl running around and solving all problems as if by miracle. Everyone coyly agrees to any logic that she puts forward, and she is like a superhero!

The supporting cast is equally underwhelming. There is not a single likable person!

When I sit and think, the only good thing about this show is the beauty of San Francisco city.

There are so many fantastic shows out there, Dexter, Fringe, House, Big Bang Theory, Homeland and so many many many. This one is a pass..........

Sarah Shahi is instantly likable. She's attractive, intelligent, and kind-hearted. She seeks insight by talking to her deceased father's urn and champions to exonerate an Ivy League-bound teenager from being an accessory to a felony. There's a lot to like about Fairly Legal. Unfortunately, the tone of the series is still uneven.

I'm quickly reminded of Ally McBeal. From the innocent future Ivy Leaguer to the wrongfully-imprisoned man, cases in Fairly Legal are inherently intriguing. These manage to tug all the right heartstrings, without seeming trite.

Also, of particular note is Michael Trucco, who has developed nicely as an actor from his Pensacola: Wings of Gold days (a guilty pleasure, and yes, I've watched too much TV). He plays an amicable and well-meaning Assistant District Attorney and ex-husband of Shahi's character. Trucco here represents a healthy but sincere dose of pragmatism next to Shahi's lofty idealism.

However, there is some lazy expository writing that is consistently off- putting. Early in the pilot, we see Shahi foil the robbery of a convenience store by "mediating" with the assailant and the store clerk. The point of the scene is to display Shahi's amazing powers of arbitration. A similar moment occurs in the second episode where Shahi brokers a ridiculous peace between a cab driver and a bike rider. Both moments drag on way too long at the expense of believability.

As it stands, Fairly Legal is very watchable. Shahi (am I the only that thinks she looks a bit like J-Lo?) is a fun and quirky do-gooder. With some improvements, the show may be able to find its sea legs in the coming episodes.

I really enjoy this show because it's fresh and witty! Every Thursday I look forward to watching it and laugh at the no-nonsense approach that Kate displays with some of her clients. Mediaition is brought to a new level as she doesn't intimidate but steers people in a logical approach. One of my favorite lines was her pointing out that these two guys were possibly going to get beat-up or killed even "over what?? a cup of coffee??" I like her personality and because it's really new and fresh I feel that the writers are even looking for a way to show people some alternatives to murder and mayhem. Kate's assistant Leo is sharp as a tack and hilarious! Justin is just plain adorable and everything gels!! Keep up the good work! You have a fan in me!! I can only say I hope you all see a very long run with this one!

If you haven't watched Fairly Legal lately, you haven't watched Fairly Legal. The show is a drama with a good dose of comedy thrown in. If you're looking for a realistic legal drama, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a good, fun story with snappy dialog you can lose yourself in, this is the show for you. The show is extremely well-written & casted, right down to the guest stars. It oozes with character development. The more you watch, the more you find out why the flawed characters are the way they are--especially Kate, the self-centered, but also compassionate, endearing & compelling lead character, who is very convincingly played by Sarah Shahi. The addition of the Ben Grogan character in the second season as a third partner at Reed & Reed, the fictional law firm in which the plot is based, lends a lot of romantic--and all sorts of other--tension to the plot-line. I'd give it a 10, but I'd prefer it if the show had just a little bit less of a soap opera vibe to it. P.S. I think most of the people who gave the show low ratings at the beginning of the first season just missed the point.

TV shows come; TV shows go. Until a very few years ago, only the "real" networks could produce quality programs. In case you haven't been paying attention, cable networks are now out-shining the "big 4". And now comes USA with "Fairly Legal." It's a lawyer show -- and it isn't. It's a cop show -- and it isn't. It has a hot star as a lead. And, her character is REAL!!! None of the writing is nearly as contrived as most shows' writing seems to be today. The plotting is real, and the episodes conclude with a heart-warming flourish. I hope this show builds an audience, and the ratings keep it on the air. It was a real nice touch to end the pilot with a tribute to Michelle, who died in November of 2010 from cancer.

what a great pilot the characters are witty, playful and fun, the plot is very endearing and Sarah Shahi is just amazing in her role - remind me of Calista Flockhart in her Ally McBeal show, this show is a must watch, the other characters are being well developed as well, this is not your typical lawyer show, being filmed in San Francisco is also a big plus, hopefully future episodes will have the same swift humor and playful roles, USA network has some great shows recently and are developing more of them, i have exclusively switched over to USA network for evening TV watching, this show is similar to Royal Pains in that word that USA uses "characters are welcomed" - which i never understood for what it means

The problem Kate faces in each episode is nothing that really makes for exciting television--there is nothing about the plot that makes me need to see the next episode. The writing is cliché and gimmicky, but it's not terrible and every episode manages to have a good one liner. This sitcom is entertaining because Sarah Shahi is so incredibly talented-- she really brings Kate to life and is amazing to watch. She's the only reason I watch fairly legal every week.

Regarding the supporting cast: Michael Trucco is a good actor but he's on for two seconds before he has to go attend to something or another-- it's a bit annoying because it would be great to see a bit more of him. Baron Vaughn is likable but I feel like he should be funnier--not sure if its his acting or the writing. Virginia Williams looks beautiful but she is a pretty one dimensional actor -- she can't really hold her own with Sarah Shahi and doesn't give her much to work with.

Sarah needs a better show!!!

Sarah Shahi is a delight. When I learned of her background I was blown away by her sophisticated style. I just do not expect a cheerleader to have her poise with complex dialog.

Even though there are an number of somewhat far-fetched situations and solutions--what show doesn't? I really enjoy a show which deals with conflict resolution through consensus rather than conflict.

Shifting between ultimate confidence in dealing with powerful people and self-doubt about her private life, Sarah segues between them with the ease of a true actor.

I believe Mz Shahi has a wonderful career ahead of her.

This was a very intense series! Very complex story line, fast based, and a good will conquer all theme. Sarah Shahi is very lovely, high energy, little package of dynamite! Kate Reed (Sarah Shahi) was born into money and could live quite comfortably, instead she fights for truth and justice and lives meagerly on a sailboat. She is rather unconventional in her methods, she gets wins in the courtroom. I really liked this show as well as the fantastic scenery around San Francisco! Personally, I think that a show like this is better for young girls, as a role model then Supergirl!! From here Sarah Shahi was cast on Person of Interest. While it was nice to see her again and think that she is a good actor, it's a stretch trying to think of this tiny girl as a gun for hire. Can't think that those punches carry much!

Why is it that a good feeling show gets canceled before it's time. Sarah is the all around girl... easy yo look at, sweet and sexy, with just the right amount of sass. She is a great cross over actress. Playing well at drama as well as comedy. This series has just the right amount spunk to be more interesting the the next legal series. I'd compare it on par with the series 'Suits'. A great series that lasted all most a decade. Or ' Boston Legal'. A trend setter... The last show I saw Sarah in was ' Person of Interest'. Another great show and cast. Her character was primarily drama. Playing a kick ass agent talked into doing good.

She was SO much better as Dani Reese. Her role as Kate Reed is a spoiled, obnoxious, gets a man to do anything she wants by batting her eyes, thinks her looks get her out of anything, and shallow character. OK, she can negotiate well, but that is really her character's only positive attribute.

I watched most of season #1 but hate the character so much I have boycotted season #2. Absolutely loved Sarah Sashi's character on "Life", I have seen almost every episode and it had a depth which challenged her acting skills and made me admire her as more than "just another pretty face" that had been plugged into a series. I "Fairly Legal", she has 2 types of scenes, either the "be really cute and adorable" act or the "be angry about not getting your way" act. It makes for a cute but shallow character who is more annoying than interesting.

Sarah, I apologize if this seems too harsh. You are just capable of better work than this and deserve better roles.

The show has such a good message of the law not being about Justice and we do need the law to meet the original Law from the Constitution but it's been so perverted to where the innocent are held accountable and more so and the perpetrators are the ones that go free and get to break the law over and over and go free. I feel like in the show it shows how there is a balance with a mediator that knows what they're doing. Of course I like her the boys the main part Sarah Sashi I want to say your name not sure if that's right I liked her in a few other shows she's spicy but yet always has a heart. I wish there were more shows with this kind of riding from USA type shows. USA seems to always have a handle on the law doing the right thing but always having some humor in it and that's what I like that the shows aren't so serious that you can't ever smile or feel good about it. So I hope I didn't do any spoilers in this. As I say I'll find out some more shows from USA but I really recommend you give this a whirl as they say. I noticed it had a really high rating for Imdb and yet it only stayed on for two seasons I wish you had stayed on longer. Well done USA. Well done writers and all involved.

Sarah Shahi is likely the reason most guys will watch the show, which verges on chick-flicky at times, with dialogue that's a tad cloying. However, the plot lines are quirky and interesting (and, in the pilot, rather funny). Shahi is an extremely personable and cute actress. As seems to be the vogue in contemporary culture, references to the Wonderful World of Oz abound. Atypical of most female leads, Shahi's character lives on a yacht. And the setting, in San Francisco, is a departure from U.S. legal dramas that always seem to be set in New York, or L.A. There are lots of location shots of SF landmarks and icons. However, Canadian viewers should note the signs of two Canadian financial institutions in one of the scenes.