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Review of "Bluff City Law" 9/30/19 by Suzanne
airs Mondays 10/9c on NBC

I love legal shows... especially when they're sticking up for the little guy or the falsely accused.  In this series, Jimmy Smits plays Elijah Strait, a lawyer who takes on important civil rights cases.  This is an older, poorer character than Smits usually plays, so they've made him look a bit older, letting his grey hair show at the temples, and having him wear unflattering suits.  He's still Jimmy Smits, though, so he's got plenty of fire and charm left.  His daughter, Sydney (Caitlin McGee) returns to town when her mother dies and joins his firm, even though they've been estranged for years. Although he's a great dad, he's very flawed because Sydney learns that he cheated on her mom and has a son (Emerson, played by Stony Blyden) that she knew nothing about.

This is the fourth time Jimmy Smits has played a lawyer. He started out on "L.A. Law" in the 80's. He starred in "Outlaw" in 2010 as a former Supreme Court Justice who starts his own law firm after retirement. He was also a lawyer when he guest-starred as D.A. Miguel Prado in "Dexter." I watched and loved all of those shows. Smits plays the perfect hero. He was also outstanding as President Santos in "West Wing," and of course, his role on "NYPD Blue."

The rest of the cast is great as well, including the familiar -- Jayne Atkinson ("Criminal Minds"), Barry Sloane ("Revenge") and Josh Kelly ("Unreal") -- and the not-so-familiar -- Michael Luwoye and MaameYaa Boafo.  It's a good cast that doesn't miss a beat.  The stories are very good as well. I added it to my DVR, and you should, too.

MORE INFORMATION:

Coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait used to work at her father Elijah’s celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way. After barely speaking to him for years, Sydney is suddenly thrust back into the family fold when her philanthropist mother passes away unexpectedly. In the wake of her loss, hoping to reconnect with the daughter he loves, Elijah asks Sydney to rejoin his firm. She agrees because despite her lingering resentment and distrust, she knows that working alongside her father is her best hope at changing the world … if they can ever get along. 

The cast includes Jimmy Smits, Caitlin McGee, Scott Shepherd, Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye, MaameYaa Boafo, Stony Blyden and Jayne Atkinson.

Dean Georgaris will write and executive produce. Michael Aguliar and David Janollari will executive produce. 

“Bluff City Law” is produced by Universal Television in association with David Janollari Entertainment. 

Please visit the official show site at: www.nbc.com/bluff-city-law

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PILOT (TV-14)

SERIES PREMIERE: In the aftermath of her family tragedy, top corporate attorney Sydney Strait (Caitlin McGee) decides to put aside years of personal conflict with her father Elijah (Jimmy Smits) to rejoin his legendary Civil Rights firm and take on a chemical company whose product may cause cancer. No sooner is Sydney back, when she stumbles on a secret Elijah has been keeping from her that may change everything. Also starring Barry Sloane, Michael Luwoye, MaameYaa Boafo, Stony Blyden, Jayne Atkinson and Josh Kelly. Also guest starring Mo Gallini as Edgar Soriano.

YOU DON'T NEED A WEATHERMAN (TV-14)

Elijah and daughter Sydney must put personal feelings aside to help a group of farmers who are in danger of losing everything to an insidious corporate scheme. Anthony and Jake team up to take on a seemingly light-hearted case about a stolen barbecue sauce recipe that actually would have a deeper impact on the city than anyone knows.

25 YEARS TO LIFE (TV-14)

The fate of an innocent man is in the hands of Elijah and Jake. Meanwhile Sydney and Anthony take a case brought to them by old professor which may be more than it seems.

FIRE IN A CROWDED THEATER (TV-14)

After a young woman is murdered Elijah and Anthony take on hate-speech in a case against a controversial leader Campbell Mathers who is represented by Elijah's old friend and attorney Rachel Madsen.

WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS (TV-14)

Sydney and Elijah help a
twelve-year-old girl find justice for the failed levee system that flooded her town. Della and Anthony fight for an old blues musician's song rights.

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