Murder One
Created by Channing Gibson, Charles H. Eglee, Steven Bochco
On ABC
A serialized legal thriller that follows a defense attorney through a complex murder case, prioritizing courtroom procedure and moral ambiguity over episodic resolution.
Theodore 'Teddy' Hoffman is a highly-regarded defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. Having successfully defended the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a much-publicised murder trial, he is now involved in the defense of Neil Avedon, a famous young actor who has been suffering from severe drug and alcohol problems - and has been charged with the murder for which Cross was acquitted.
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Questions people ask
Is Murder One easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does Murder One leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Murder One scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Murder One sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Murder One violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Murder One
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Murder One
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Murder One, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Murder One, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Murder One, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
