All Rise

We watch the first two seasons and enjoyed them so we were looking forward to season three. The first couple of episodes I chalked it up to them just needing to get their sea legs back but I it seems that the issue is more fundamental than that.. There is flaw in the show that wasn't there before. The characters are so wildly over acting their parts that, in some cases, the characters are not the same. It is like the actors were told to kick it up a few notches. I'm sorry but that does not work for me. You don't have to beat me over the head.

I loved this show when it first aired and was so pleased OWN made the wise decision to continue it. Everything about this court room drama is compelling. Great plot lines, stellar acting and timely topics of discussion. It has incredibly strong leads and is timely for the times we live!

A nice premiere episode. Two court cases are presented to a new judge who gets appointed after an older judge retires after a "meltdown" of the bailiff in his courtroom. (Involving a non-fatal shooting.) She is there to witness it. Seems like the intent is to present a semi-dramatic version of "Night Court" with several likeable" supporting actors. She has also made an adversary of a well-respected female detective.

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO TAKE THE ADVICE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE WATCHED ONE OR LESS THAN 1 EPISODE? I am a white male in my 50's and I LOVE this show. I started watching just because I always love Simone Missick, but I got hooked on the whole cast. These are very diverse, complicated people. The script is both well written and well acted. Most of the characters are explored (over time) and we get to see what made them who they are. Some have very unique and funny quirks (just like real people). We watch as some explore inter-office relationships as others have outside ones. Each episode explores new cases and character story lines that leave you guessing and there are many plot twists. For those that are able to experience emotions, this will have you feeling all of them.

Not sure why everyone hates this show. I think it makes for great television drama. Maybe it's not the most factually accurate but I don't care. I just want to sit down after work and relax and this show serves that purpose.