Last week, NBC unveiled their newest legal drama series, Harry’s Law. Interestingly, this isn’t a new Law & Order spin-off but rather the brainchild of David E. Kelley who created shows like ABC’s Boston Legal. He also worked on NBC’s popular LA Law many years ago. Will this legal series last as long as those or be quickly cancelled instead?
Harry’s Law revolves around Harriet “Harry” Korn (Kathy Bates), a curmudgeonly ex-patent lawyer. She’s abruptly fired from her blue chip law firm, forcing her to search for a fresh start. Harry finds it when she meets Malcolm Davies (Aml Ameen), a college student who desperately needs her help and ends up working for her. A young legal hotshot named Adam Branch (Nate Corddry) accidentally hits her and gives up his corporate job to join the team. With the help of Harry’s shoe-obsessed assistant, Jenna (Brittany Snow), they open for business as Harriet’s Law and Fine Shoes.
The TV series debuted last Monday and it attracted an okay 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.07 million viewers. It ranked in second place for the timeslot though probably would have been third if Castle had not been a repeat. Though that’s not a great debut, it’s a 47% improvement over Chase’s last original episode in the same timeslot. That’s very positive for NBC.
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Last night’s episode of Harry’s Law drew a 2.1 in the demo and 10.43 million viewers. That’s a loss of about 5% in the demo from the premiere but still positive since most shows lose between 10 and 15% of their viewership in week two. Most people who watched last week obviously liked it and returned and perhaps even told a friend or two.
After just two airings, Harry’s Law ranks in sixth place on the list of NBC’s most-watched scripted programs, just below 30 Rock. That’s very positive, especially considering NBC’s string of bad luck in the Mondays at 10pm timeslot. If the series can sustain or even build on these early numbers, it looks certain that NBC will renew it for season two.
But, what do you think? Do you like Harry’s Law? Do you think NBC should keep it going or just cancel it? What do you like or dislike about the new series?
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488 Comments on "Harry’s Law: New NBC Legal Drama; Cancel or Keep It?"
Harry’s Law was one of the best shows on TV. So sad they cancelled it. Seems like the only shows that make it are the stupid ones with the canned laughter. I hate the no-brain stupid shows that idiot people now watch. It has to be nasty or brainless for people to watch them. I am waiting for the idiots at CBS to cancel The Good Wife but hopefully they have more sense than NBC.
I read somewhere…(McLeans I think) that Harry’s Law was going to be taken off because the audience that it was attracting was too old. They do not want a 40 + demographic but would rather have shows on that appeal to the 20 ish age group. If you ask me…those shows suck, and I just don’t see whats funny or the least bit appealing. But then again…I’m 48 so my opinion doesn’t count. LOL
I love this show and if the execs at NBC would put a show on and leave it where they put it, their ratings would be great! How about some of them loosing their jobs!!
I agree that it would be a really big mistake to cancel Harry’s Law! My husband and I both enjoy watching it. I appreciate well-written, scripted dramas. I absolutely DO NOT LIKE all the so-called “reality shows!” Eventhough I do not fit the demographic that NBC appears to focus on, I do pay attention to the kinds of shows presented and I do support sponsors that support intelligent programs.
It would be a terrible mistake to take Harry’sLaw off
Tv it has been a breath of fresh air to adult tv. I am
So sick of shows with sex,boobs and masterbation.
That’s all they talk about anymore on other shows.
Save a GOOD SHOW Harry’s Law!!!!
The show is wonderful. It would be a big mistake to remove it. The cast is teriffic and believe me the older group of people that are watching the show are the ones that should be considered instead of the younger age group that the media thinks spends more money than seniors…take a good look at all these college graduates that do not have jobs and then look at all the retirees that are out there spending thsir retirement
funds.
Say it isn’t so? Harry’s Law is one of the best shows on TV. The reason it was canceled is insane. Just because your over 49 does not make you dead. We older folk spend money too. So for the show to be canceled because the commercials presumable to not fit our age crowed is just plain stupid. Labeling is everything that is wrong with this world.
KEEP HARRY’S LAW!!!!
Please return Harry’s Law to your fall list of keepers. It has substance, humor, and an understandable approach to current day problems. The strategies in the courtroom are not only entertaining, but provide a chance to see varied viewpoints in the plots. Too, the casting is GREAT and the plots or either meaningful, or deliberately whacky, but always entertaining. There are so few shows of merit for adult viewers–Harry counts among the few.
We love Harry’s Law! Why would you want to cancel one of the best shows on TV? We watch it religiously … never miss a show, no matter what time it is on. It has stories that are up to date and serious or funny. But you need to know that there are a lot of baby boomers who watch TV like we do, and appreciate only the really good stuff. Well Harry’s Law is really good stuff! Please don’t cancel it!!
ABSOLUTELY SAVE HARRY’S LAW!!!!! BEST SHOW ON TV TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
please keep it. I’m a 32 yr old wife & mother of 2 . Harry’s law has more morals & values scripted into its scenes than most cartoons nowadays. my family enjoys watching the show together. I have teen cousins in Mississippi & new York who also watch. please keep this show!!!!
Please keep it!
With all the crap on TV, why would NBC cancel this well-written, beautifully acted and highly entertaining program? I know they don’t care about the “older demographic,” but they are wasting their time thinking the real consumers are under 30. We have the money and we have the time. I abhor their assumption that we don’t matter. Harry’s Law is brilliant and deserves to stay on the air…