There's power in the truth.

Perry Mason

7.2 (384 votes)• 2020•Canceled

Storyline & Plot Summary

Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check as a low-rent private investigator, Mason is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage. L.A. is booming while the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression — but a kidnapping gone very wrong leads to Mason exposing a fractured city as he uncovers the truth of the crime.

Production Details

Languages: English, Spanish

Starring Cast: Matthew Rhys, Juliet Rylance, Chris Chalk, Justin Kirk, Diarra Kilpatrick, Eric Lange

Cast

Matthew Rhys

Perry Mason

Juliet Rylance

Della Street

Chris Chalk

Paul Drake

Justin Kirk

Hamilton Burger

Diarra Kilpatrick

Clara Drake

Eric Lange

Detective Gene Holcomb

Katherine Waterston

Ginny Aimes

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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