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For Life
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Father. Prisoner. Lawyer. Warrior.
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A prisoner becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
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- E1 PilotNext upFeb 11, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Prisoner Aaron Wallace becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own wrongful conviction.
Guest stars: Andrew Casanova (Jose Rodriguez), Lizzy DeClement (Molly Davison), Brandon J. Dirden (Darius Johnson), Jade Wu (Judge Julie Tanaka), Matthew James Ballinger (Freddy Jones), Milton Saul (Inmate (uncredited)), Guy A. Fortt (Security Guard)
- E2 PromisesFeb 18, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Tensions rise between Aaron and his crew when he provides counsel to a white supremacist in order to repay his debt to inmate Wild Bill. District Attorney Maskins ups his game when Aaron sues the NYPD in an attempt to gain access to his case file. Meanwhile, his daughter’s boyfriend, Ronnie, braces for confrontation as he visits the prison to meet Aaron for the first time.
Guest stars: Will Tomi (Phil Lee), Todd Susman (Judge Ira Wexler)
- E3 Brother's KeeperFeb 25, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Determined to gain access to his police file, Aaron decides to represent an inmate from Safiya’s drug rehabilitation program whose brother is a cop. District Attorney Maskins and Assistant District Attorney O’Reilly close in on proof of Aaron’s malfeasance during Jose Rodriguez’s trial, targeting Marie as a way to get to Aaron.
Guest stars: Felonious Munk (Hassan Nawaz)
- E4 MarieMar 10, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Taking us back nine years, Marie struggles in her marriage to Aaron as she deals with the turbulence of Aaron’s arrest, trial and incarceration.
Guest stars: Annie Pisapia (Alisha)
- E5 WitnessMar 17, 2020 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
While litigating on behalf of an inmate locked up on a robbery charge, Aaron is torn between doing what's right and what's best for his case. Heartened by Aaron's new lead, Marie recommits to his case, researching witnesses on Aaron's behalf. Plus, Safiya closes in on Foster's drug smuggling scheme.
Guest stars: Caleb Z Smith (Charlie Maskins)
- E6 BurnerMar 24, 2020 · 43 min
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Aaron confronts O'Reilly in court, targeting the search warrant used in Aaron's arrest and the DA's failure to disclose a confidential informant. Marie's father comes to town, intent on encouraging her and Darius to solidify their relationship. Maskins arranges for a dangerous inmate, Cassius Dawkins, to be transferred to Bellmore in hopes that he'll cause problems for Safiya and Aaron.
Guest stars: 50 Cent (Cassius Dawkins), Charles W Harris III (Inmate (uncredited)), Robert Vincent Smith (Burt), Joseph Siravo (Jerry McCormick)
- E7 Do Us PartMar 31, 2020 · 43 min
Synopsis
Aaron struggles to balance the demands of his own case with the needs of an inmate who's fighting for the right to marry his dying girlfriend. Safiya defies the prison board, effectively jeopardizing Anya's campaign as well as their marriage.
Guest stars: 50 Cent (Cassius Dawkins), Robert Vincent Smith (Burt), Joseph Siravo (Jerry McCormick)
- E8 DaylightApr 7, 2020 · 43 min
Synopsis
In order to maintain his lifeline to the outside world, Aaron is forced to defend Cassius Dawkins when he puts three white supremacists in the hospital; Marie struggles with her feelings for Aaron after he signs her divorce papers.
Guest stars: Ray Wiederhold (Cop), Guy A. Fortt (Security Guard), 50 Cent (Cassius Dawkins), Robert Vincent Smith (Burt)
- E9 BuriedApr 14, 2020 · 43 min
Synopsis
Aaron pushes to represent longtime inmate Easley Barton, hoping that winning this 23-year-old case against Maskins will strengthen his own. Captain Foster continues his drug-smuggling racket as Safiya closes in. Marie struggles with her breakup with Darius as she continues to help Aaron in his case.
Guest stars: 50 Cent (Cassius Dawkins)
- E10 Character and FitnessApr 21, 2020 · 43 min
Synopsis
Flashing back to the previous nine years of his incarceration, Aaron's journey from terrified novice prisoner to attorney and social crusader unfolds.
Guest stars: Jaiden Kaine (Green), Joseph Siravo (Jerry McCormick)
- E11 SwitzerlandApr 28, 2020 · 43 min
Synopsis
Aaron bolsters his case with newfound information from Marie; Cassius suspects Aaron is a snitch and seeks retribution; Foster struggles to lay low during his last two weeks before retirement, but Safiya turns up the heat.
Guest stars: 50 Cent (Cassius Dawkins)
- E12 Closing StatementMay 5, 2020 · 43 min
Synopsis
Aaron finally gets his chance to argue for his retrial in court, but it's thwarted by the return of prison warden Cyrus Hunt; Safiya deals with the aftermath of the prison riot and attempts to salvage her reforms.
Guest stars: Robert Vincent Smith (Burt), Artie Brennan (Reporter #1), Joseph Siravo (Jerry McCormick)
- E13 FathersMay 12, 2020 · 43 min
Synopsis
When Maskins and Cyrus Hunt try to thwart Aaron's attempt at a retrial, Aaron is forced to attempt a desperate move, risking the wrath of a powerful new adversary. The election comes to a head as Safiya tries to warn Aaron that he is now a marked man on the season finale
Guest stars: Joseph Siravo (Jerry McCormick), Carly Blake Sebouhian (Nurse)
Cast & crew
Created by Hank Steinberg
Nicholas Pinnock
Indira Varma
Joy Bryant
Dorian Missick
Tyla Harris
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gurlmomof4Dec 17, 2023
This is by far one of the best TV shows I have ever watched. Can't imagine how this could be canceled. I was hooked after the first show.