Final Appeal is a new coming to the small screen in early 2018. The series will reveal the truth behind some controversial cases.
Oxygen revealed more about the series in a press release. Check that out below.
“Oxygen Media, the new destination for high quality crime programming, premieres the new original real-time investigative series Final Appeal, following former football star and exoneree Brian Banks and former prosecutor Loni Coombs as they work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind controversial cases that may have led to wrongful convictions. Final Appeal premieres on Sunday, January 7 at 7PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere episode.
“Brian Banks’ story is one of inspiring resilience and redemption,” said Rod Aissa, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Oxygen Media. “We are excited to partner with Peacock Productions to bring this true crime investigation series to our viewers and support Brian and Loni’s passionate pursuit for justice.”
Brian Banks is a former star football player who had NFL aspirations until he was wrongfully convicted of rape in 2002. He served more than five years behind bars before he was fully exonerated and is now a prominent activist against unjust convictions. A film adaptation of his life was recently announced this past September. Loni Coombs is a former criminal prosecutor and legal commentator with more than twenty years’ experience who strongly believes that no stone should be left unturned when pursuing justice. Together, the relentless duo will break down criminal cases to the core, meeting with the defense and prosecution to get both sides of the story. Additionally, Brian and Loni will also consult with investigators and forensic experts to try and uncover fact from fiction. Each episode will take viewers on an emotional journey, filled with perplexing twists and turns to find out if the prisoner in question will get a second chance at life on the outside.”
Will you check out Final Appeal? Tell us what you think.
Hi my name is Rob and I wanted to say I have watched Final Appeal, I am curious , why do you have it start at such a horrible time. The chemistry between the two people is great and I hope it stays that way. I really hope this gets renewed and given a better time slot.
According to IMDB, Final Appeal is referenced as a mini-series. It did NOT previously reference that, so, I’m thinking it WAS meant to be a series with several seasons, but I also saw a clip online where Loni stated, well before even shooting the episode, weeks if not months advance prep for each case was needed (getting all the court transcripts, evidence list info, etc.), and when you finally have everything about the case, it could take weeks to read it all…(Whew!). So, with that said, plus the fact that it’s been a year now, it doesn’t look like we’ll… Read more »
I will be curious if you post my comment. This show is a direct copy cat of Reasonable Doubt on Investigative Discovery Channel and it was my favorite show. The fabulous tag team was TWO highly trained professionals, not one. One was a skilled defense attorney and the other was a seasoned, highly trained, 20 year retired criminal homicide Detective, Detective Chris Anderson. Brian has ZERO experience in asking questions and investigating crimes. He is a regular citizen with zero law enforcement training. But he does bring to the table his tragedy and injustice of being wrongfully convicted. Please add… Read more »
This show is was SOOOO much better than Reasonable Doubt! The way they went ALL IN on the thevinvestigations and rechecking of the forensics, etc. Just much more detail went into the production of this version.
However, while ID’s Reasonable Doubt is 2 seasons of 10 episodes each, according to IMDB, Final Appeal is referenced as a mini-series. That said, plus the fact that it’s been a year now, it doesn’t look like we’ll be seeing Final Appeal any more.
Way too much factually inaccurate drama in the first episode, including using styrofoam head measurements to re-create the bedside murder. As well as hearsay evidence from the daughter of the woman who allegedly saw a vehicle lucking on a road a mile and a half, and two hours prior, to the murder inside the Prewitt house. An allegation there is no record the sheriff’s department or prosecutor ever received information of. The eldest Prewitt daughter testified in the 1985 court proceedings that she had often used a screwdriver to force open the “jimmied” door when she had forgotten her lock… Read more »
Final Appeal Show “Cleve Heidelberg”
Great show. Sadly there have been outrageous injustices fine in rush to justice! Outrageous that they convict a man with NO physical evidence and after his conviction the real killer confessed in detail the crime scene and ignores it. The cops excuse. “We already had a man convicted and we let him go and the guy recants he walks too!” Sad he was too lazy to put together a case! I support police put in man in jail with “blatant” lack or hiding if evidence should receive thatvsMe sentence as the convicted.
We need more shows like this, and should be every week. I have been an advocate for 20 years like Brian. But inmates have no lobbyist, yet police, prosecutors, victims all have lobbyist. So shows like this are their voice to show how messed up our system is. For example in ohio we have the personal information system act ORC 1347..but under 1347.04 section “D” the courts, probation, parole and the ODRC are exempt from our personal information to be accurate. Been like this since 1999.
Great show, have personal interest as I can tell you more about, if you get back to me. It does involve a woman that I believe has been wrongfully convicted and has spent 20 years behind bars. She is working on final appeals, but it is not easy.
Just watched the premiere episode and it was great! Very compelling and kept me totally entertained and anxiously awaiting the outcome!!!
I am watching now and have to remind myself that this is about a real murder and someone who might be in jail for a horrible crime she didn’t commit but I also feel like it’s a great mystery movie I am watching. I love Brian’s honesty & Loni’s leagal knowledge!!
cant wait to watch the show… love shows like this about how messed up our court systems are
Thanks so much for this Series, I know there are unlimited stories that can be told. We need to change the Judicial System. We have too many innocent people in prison!
I’ve been watching the ads for the show and I’m looking forward to the first episode. I’m sorry Brian was wrongfully accused and convicted.
Yes, I will watch. I have learned quite a lot about our justice system because of my husband. It will be an inspiration to me to have you actually help some unfortunate inmate get true justice.