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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.
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- E1 Chapter 1Next upJun 21, 2020 · 56 min · ★ 6.8
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Los Angeles, 1931. On the heels of an unsavory investigation involving a famous comedian, Perry Mason--a PI struggling to make ends meet--and his right-hand man Pete Strickland are hired by attorney E.B. Jonathan, Perry's mentor, to solve a perplexing case: the brutal kidnapping of one-year-old Charlie Dodson, whose parents were targeted for a $100,000 ransom.
Guest stars: Eric Lange (Detective Gene Holcomb), Madeline Zima (Velma 'Red' Fuller), Mike O'Gorman (Walt LeBaron), Tim Ransom (Fenton Bostwick), David Atkinson (Gnarled Guy), Dave Beaudrie (Traffic Cop), Hugh Holub (Judge Robert Ross), Howard Korder (Julian Hammersmith)
- E2 Chapter 2Jun 28, 2020 · 64 min · ★ 7.2
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Following one of her trademark barn-burning sermons, Evangelical preacher Sister Alice offers the Dodsons the church's full moral and financial support – much to her mother Birdy's dismay. During a routine domestic intervention, beat cop Paul Drake is rerouted to a gruesome crime scene, where he follows a confounding trail of evidence.
Guest stars: Diarra Kilpatrick (Clara Drake), Eric Lange (Detective Gene Holcomb), Linda Gehringer (Mrs. Trotter), Monnae Michaell (Letitia 'Granny' James), William Stanford Davis (Daniel Madison), Tunde Adebimpe (Singing Preacher), Tom Beyer (Mr. Hanna), Mark Bloom (Reporter at LAPD)
- E3 Chapter 3Jul 5, 2020 · 60 min · ★ 6.5
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In order to gain an advantage over E.B. and team, wily district attorney Maynard Barnes goes public with a shocking new development. Mason and Strickland get unauthorized access to physical evidence with help from Virgil, Mason's connect at the city morgue. Later, Mason attempts to extract information from a withholding Drake, who's weary of Holcomb and Ennis' watchful eyes.
Guest stars: Diarra Kilpatrick (Clara Drake), Eric Lange (Detective Gene Holcomb), Mark Bramhall (Barber), Jon Paul Burkhart (Press Conference Reporter), Madonna Cacciatore (Drug Addict), Olivia Choate (Derelict), Kimberly Condict (Joint Smokin' Jezebel), Michael Draper (Desk Sergeant)
- E4 Chapter 4Jul 12, 2020 · 59 min · ★ 6.6
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Mason and Strickland lean on Virgil, again, for extra-legal assistance. Following Sister Alice's recovery from a frightening episode, Birdy urges her daughter to renounce her claims about baby Charlie. E.B. faces the reality of his financial situation and takes his frustrations out on Della.
Guest stars: Eric Lange (Detective Gene Holcomb), Hemky Madera (Rigoberto), Adam O'Byrne (Tod Robbins), Ely Henry (Frank Lott), Connor Barrett (Brian Strand), Kendra Chell (Crowd Well Wisher), Thomas Crawford (Golfer), Joshua Dov (Danny Rahway)
- E5 Chapter 5Jul 19, 2020 · 56 min · ★ 6.3
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While Mason and Della run a solemn errand up north, Strickland tracks down the sergeant originally assigned to the Dodson case. Before returning to L.A., Mason drops in on his ex-wife Linda and son Teddy, hoping to make amends for his recent shortcomings. Della sets out to find Mrs. Dodson more capable legal representation.
Guest stars: Justin Kirk (Hamilton Burger), Diarra Kilpatrick (Clara Drake), Eric Lange (Detective Gene Holcomb), Matt Malloy (Frank Dillon), Mark Harelik (Lyle), Dana L. Wilson (Edwina), Dale Godboldo (Debater), Sam Ball (Ray Royce)
- E6 Chapter 6Jul 26, 2020 · 57 min · ★ 6.7
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As Emily's trial begins and a damning witness testimony takes center stage, Mason attempts to recover from a shaky start. Meanwhile, in their search for clues that might lead to an exoneration, Della and Strickland investigate a potential connection between Detective Ennis and Charlie's kidnappers. Later, Mason considers betraying Drake's trust to give his client an edge.
Guest stars: Diarra Kilpatrick (Clara Drake), Charles Baker (Stanislaw Nowak), Matt Lasky (Marcin Sarecki), Stephanie Hodge (Betty), George Gerdes (Old Polish Man), Todd Giebenhain (Terrence Smith), Marcus Bailey (Cabbie), Jason Boegh (Reporter)
- E7 Chapter 7Aug 2, 2020 · 61 min · ★ 7.1
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Hoping to expose the hidden link between the Radiant Assembly's staggering debt and Charlie's ransom, Mason puts Herman Baggerly on the stand. Sister Alice faces mounting pressure from the church elders about her promises for a "resurrection." Strickland loses track of a key witness, while Drake's detective work opens a new avenue in the case.
Guest stars: Justin Kirk (Hamilton Burger), Jefferson Mays (Virgil Sheets), Stacie Greenwell (Nina Preer), Todd Weeks (Jim Hicks), Kai Lennox (Man with Petrol), Belle Adams (Beautiful Woman), Carrie Armstrong (Bible Woman), Peter Banifaz (Jiminy Cricket Man)
- E8 Chapter 8Aug 9, 2020 · 63 min · ★ 6.8
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After the team receives some unvarnished critique from Hamilton Burger, Della presents an increasingly stubborn Mason with her case for putting Emily on the stand. As the sensational trial winds to a close, Mason, Strickland, Della, and Drake attempt to tie up loose ends - and set the stage for their futures.
Guest stars: Justin Kirk (Hamilton Burger), Diarra Kilpatrick (Clara Drake), Gayle Rankin (Emily Dodson), Veronica Falcón (Lupe Gibbs), Robert Patrick (Herman Baggerly), Andrew Howard (Detective Joe Ennis), Nate Corddry (Matthew Dodson), Aaron Stanford (George Gannon)
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Created by Rolin Jones, Ron Fitzgerald
Matthew Rhys
Juliet Rylance
Chris Chalk
Justin Kirk
Diarra Kilpatrick
Eric Lange
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chrisd8930Aug 12, 2020
okay so this is a program i personally admit i love theres a ton of action adventure good plot even better story however there is so much sex and nudity i hardly recommend it to anyone ill say if you arent sensitive to that kind of stuff then for sure watch this winner
Martin OaksJun 1, 2025
**Shadows and Injustices** This is a bold and highly rewarding reinvention of an iconic character that transcends the expectations of a simple prequel or reboot. Set in the gritty Los Angeles of the 1930s, the series immerses us in an atmosphere where the Depression era merges with the glitz and shadows of an incipient Hollywood. The work explores the origins of the mythical Perry Mason as a tormented private detective, a war veteran with psychological scars and a hazy… Read more
morality. Matthew Rhys delivers an outstanding performance, imbuing the protagonist with a vulnerability and rawness that make him deeply human. He is a flawed Mason, driven by a thirst for justice for the underprivileged, which constantly clashes with the systemic corruption looming over the city. The series is a visual feast that masterfully recreates the city of the era—from opulent lounges to the darkest alleys—using the play of light and shadow to reflect the moral complexity of the characters. The plot, often intricate and bleak, harshly tackles social injustice, racism, and the dark side of the American dream with admirable seriousness and depth. Its cancellation by HBO and Team Downey (owned by Robert Downey Jr.) after only two seasons is a deeply disappointing decision and a significant loss for quality television. In an era of content overproduction, where so many mediocre fictions find an absurd continuity, it is paradoxical that a work of this caliber was not given the opportunity to fully explore the complexities of its universe and the evolution of its narrative.
