So here we are, I’m staving off a “winter weather watch” because where I come from, 1/2” of snow fall warrants a National Guard intervention. So to follow the directions of my congressman, I am cowering inside and clearing off my DVR. It began with The Defenders and Fringe (which was excellent balancing two universes at the same time) and moved on to Harry’s Law. I had been putting off these two episodes for seemingly weeks.. alright one was from last week and the other from the week before so together it was weeks. And at this point, I have to admit, I wish I hadn’t.

The two episodes preceding these had been disappointing to say the least. After a white hot pilot, they were a complete let down, they spun tales of the Mrs. Magoo of lawyering muddling her way through trials and barely squeaking out a verdict. These last two were not. Were there trials? Absolutely. But were there well executed debates within these trials? Finally, once again, a resounding yes.

David E. Kelley has chosen to make this show a soapbox, to get up and say what isn’t being said. There are issues in the world we live in and for one reason or another, the mainstream media is choosing to ignore or very barely cover them. Harry’s Law has stepped in and decided to right the wrong, to bring the debates to the forefront and intelligently argue both sides. The first, something everybody’s had. Some like it, others avoid it because they recognize what it is. It’s addicting, effects your mind’s chemistry and can lead to heart and liver disease, respiratory problems and even stroke. Fast food. Whatever side of the fence you’re on, whether you willingly consume it or avoid it like the plague one thing must be acknowledged, with every bite we are no different than drug addicts, alcoholics and smokers. I say we because as I watched I was enjoying a 36% beef taco from Taco Bell. Proof. 

While I refuse to blame the fast food industry for the shape I’m in, they posed an interesting question. At what point can the industry be held accountable? When can we start to blame them for selling mostly deadly products? I have my thoughts, what are yours? At this juncture, I will move on to the next episode…

Another topic that’s gone by the wayside. Lawyers the form of law that they practice currently. As the show points out, lawyers used to be revered for their profession and now due to their tactics there are… less so.

At this point, if I could do their stance any justice by commentating I would, but instead I urge you to check it out from whatever provider you prefer. Mine is Hulu. Just sayin’. So check them out, specifically episodes one, four and five. Feel free to tune in to the others but you can’t say I didn’t warn you.