Boston Legal
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the courtroom.
Created by David E. Kelley
On ABC
A witty, character-driven legal comedy that balances courtroom theatrics with genuine affection for its ensemble of flawed, brilliant lawyers.
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamHulu
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is Boston Legal easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Boston Legal violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Boston Legal sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is Boston Legal scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Does Boston Legal leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Written about
- Whose Show Is It?Finding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Boston Legal, and what each one shares →
Like Boston Legal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Boston Legal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Boston Legal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Boston Legal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Boston Legal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
