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Facing Kate

Original title: Fairly Legal
  • TV Series
  • 2011–2012
  • TV-PG
  • 41m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
9.3K
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POPULARITY
3,532
3,088
Facing Kate (2011)
Fairly Legal: Who Needs 'Em?
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Legal DramaComedyDrama

A woman, who quit being an attorney at her father's law firm to become a mediator, copes after her father's death.A woman, who quit being an attorney at her father's law firm to become a mediator, copes after her father's death.A woman, who quit being an attorney at her father's law firm to become a mediator, copes after her father's death.

  • Creator
    • Michael Sardo
  • Stars
    • Sarah Shahi
    • Michael Trucco
    • Virginia Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    9.3K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,532
    3,088
    • Creator
      • Michael Sardo
    • Stars
      • Sarah Shahi
      • Michael Trucco
      • Virginia Williams
    • 45User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Sarah Shahi
    Sarah Shahi
    • Kate Reed
    • 2011–2012
    Michael Trucco
    Michael Trucco
    • Justin Patrick
    • 2011–2012
    Virginia Williams
    Virginia Williams
    • Lauren Reed
    • 2011–2012
    Baron Vaughn
    Baron Vaughn
    • Leonardo Prince
    • 2011–2012
    Ryan Johnson
    Ryan Johnson
    • Ben Grogan
    • 2012
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    • D.A. Aaron Davidson
    • 2011–2012
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    • Judge David Nicastro
    • 2011–2012
    Richard Dean Anderson
    Richard Dean Anderson
    • David Smith
    • 2011
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Spencer Reed
    • 2011
    Tim Fellingham
    Tim Fellingham
    • Andrew
    • 2011
    Devon Weigel
    Devon Weigel
    • Kim
    • 2011
    Lloyd Owen
    Lloyd Owen
    • Robin Archer
    • 2012
    Belita Moreno
    Belita Moreno
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    • 2011
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    • 2011
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    • 2011
    Elizabeth Weinstein
    Elizabeth Weinstein
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    • 2011–2012
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Ian Saunders
    • 2012
    Richard Keats
    • Judge Becker
    • 2012
    • Creator
      • Michael Sardo
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    User reviews45

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    10janzst

    Refreshingly Different!

    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.
    8perkypops

    Bright feisty lead shows promise

    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.
    8bkoganbing

    Out of Court Settlements

    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.
    10pbetts_1999

    One of the few shows I look forward to with a Smile.

    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.
    9ian-864

    Great new show

    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.

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    • Trivia
      The theme song, "The Yellow Brick Road Song", is performed by spoken word poet and musician Iyeoka Okoawo. Co-written by producer David Franz, it is the lead single from her album Say Yes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Conan: The Title the Announcer Didn't Read Right (2011)

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fairly Legal
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Steve Stark Productions
      • Garfield St. Productions
      • Universal Cable Productions
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    • Runtime
      41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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