5 Netflix legal dramas you shouldn't miss

Netflix legal dramas have a following of their own, in addition to several other genres accessible on the streaming giant. In a world in which the justice system seems to be failing people, a lot of viewers find hope in these legal dramas in which justice is served.

Unlike fantasy, sci-fi, and superhero genres, dramas can run for countless years because they take inspiration from real life. So, there are innumerable courtroom legal dramas that you can browse through on Netflix. However, this list might help you choose the legal drama that might become your favorite. Here are some of the Netflix legal dramas that you should try:

Disclaimer: This article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader's discretion is advised.

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5 Netflix legal dramas that you should binge:

Diary Of Prosecutor

This South Korean TV series aired on the JTBC between December 16, 2019, and February 11, 2020. Consisting of sixteen episodes, the series is about Cha Myung-joo, a successful prosecutor who is transferred to a fictional city named Jinyoung. There, she comes across her co-workers who may not be as ambitious as her.

With an IMDb rating of 7.9/10, Diary Of Prosecutor is slowly climbing in popularity amongst K-Drama fans.

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Il Processo (The Trial)

The Trial or "Il Processo" an Italian series, is regarded as one of the best Netflix legal dramas. It originally aired in Italy between November 29 and December 13, 2019, and was made accessible across the world in April 2020. The Trail, which stars actress Vittoria Puccini as prosecutor Elena Guerra, will take you through the complexities of the justice system in Italy throughout its eight episodes.

Set in Mantua, Il Processo follows Elena trying to prosecute a wealthy woman from the same locality, Linda Monaco, for supposedly murdering the 17-year-old Angelica Petroni. Here's the catch though Monaco claims to be innocent.

You can binge all the eight episodes of the series on Netflix. However, we would suggest that you watch the series in the original Italian language with the aid of subtitles.

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Legal High

Legal High aired on JTBC between February 8, and March 30, 2019. Jin Goo plays the role of Go Tae-rim, an arrogant lawyer, who has a reputation for winning his cases, and Seo Eun-soo appears in the series as Seo Jae-in, a rookie, but righteous lawyer. To build her reputation, she decides to work with Go Tae-rim.

With an IMDb rating of 7.1/10, this series offers a blend of legal drama and comedy, paired with fascinating visuals.

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Anatomy of a Scandal

Anatomy of a Scandal is another popular drama that blew up in one of 2022's hit Netflix legal dramas. Much like "The Good Wife", Anatomy of a Scandal also revolves around a wealthy woman dealing with the fallout of her politically powerful husband's scandal. However, while The Good Wife follows a woman in her career as a litigator, Anatomy of a Scandal is more about a wealthy couple dealing with a scandal. Based on the revelation of a shocking crime in the backdrop of modern London, this thriller drama is a must watch.

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Your Honor

This Bryan Cranston series revolves around a respected New Orleans judge, Michael Desiat,o helping his son Adam escape the consequences of a hit-and-run case. Even worse, Adam had accidentally killed the son of a mob boss. Despite this, Michael decides to protect his son regardless of the consequences.

Your Honor has a unique place in the pantheon of Netflix legal dramas, donning an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. That's because its reaction was rather mixed when the show aired on Showtime between December 2020 and March 2023. However, the show surprisingly was declared a sleeper hit when the two seasons were streaming on Netflix.

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Other than the five above, there are several other Netflix legal dramas in different languages on the streaming platforms.