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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I love Harry’s Law and have recommended it to several people. They have become loyal followers also. Keep the writing crisp and keep the show.
Please keep it! It’s my new favorite and I don’t watch tv regularly! I have to pick and choose what I watch with my busy schedule.
Please keep Harry’s Law. It is the best show.
Keep it. I look forward to this show every week. I am bummed that it was not on this week. It is my favorite show. I program it even if I am not at home.
Loooooooooooovvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee Harry!!! Keeeppppp!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Show bring it back
Harry’s Law is absolutely the best show on TV. With Kathy Bates as the anchor, all the secondary characters shine. Bates sets a high standard of excellence in a show where the writers show their excellence. All the secondary characters work, quirks and all. One of my favorite scenes was when a bully received a restraining order–he had already been restrained in a wheeled chair with several rolls of duct tape. Naturally, he agreed to no longer harm his wife. One of the most heartbreaking episodes involved a group of albinos who had entered the US illegally. I love Tommy… Read more »
A very original legal drama. Funny, thought provoking all at the samw time. Kathy Bates is always excelent. The rest of the cast are great as well. The inter racial romance should be explored, it has the potential of a good human interest story as it explores the ups and downs of inter racial relationships.
KEEEEEEEEEEP HARRY’S LAW.
BEST SHOW ON TV.
KUDO’S TO DAVID E. KELLEY.
WE’VE BEEN ON A STARVATION DIET SINCE BOSTON LEGAL WENT OFF THE AIR!!!!!
My viewing schedule: Sunday–Masterpiece Theater
Monday–Harry’s Law
Tuesday–The Good Wife
Rest of week is pretty bare as I do not watch anything with gore, blatant sex and innuendo.
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! David E Kelly has done it again. I hope NBC keeps this one. Please dont make me fall in love, then cancel. I HATE THAT. Ill be waiting for October to see my new friends
Best show on TV! Keep it on air!
KEEP, KEEP, KEEP Harry’s Law!!!!
THE IDIOT YOUNG BLOND GIRL IF SHE WORKED FOR ME ,SHE WOULD FIRED FOR NOT KEEPING HER OPINION TO HER SELF….. AND IF YOU ARE GOING TO CONTINUE THE YOUNG BLACK BOY AND WHITE GIRL THEN AFTER WE CONTACT THE SPONSERS WE ARE FINISHED WITH YOUR PROGRAM…….!
Right now best show on TV. Love Kathy Bates and the shows character list. For once a show without all gore of todays shows.
Listen to the viewers for once, dont cancel.
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My partner and I, thinks it’s a hit, we love it and it is so funny, I love Kathy Bates, never though she would be so funny..
it’a 10 on 10, wish you will keep the show
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LOVE LOVE LOVE Harry Law best show on the air Its funny and cathy bates is so good she makes us smile and laugh Please keep this show on the air you have a winner