Premise:
A dramedy about two defense attorneys practicing law in Las Vegas who stop at nothing to help their clients. Heading the firm of Morelli & Kaczmarek are Nick Morelli, who is always willing to take on those challenging cases despite the fact that his marriage is heading towards divorce, and Pete Kaczmarek, a playboy who is equally as talented at practicing law as he is chasing women and fast cars. No case is too big or small for these eccentric lawyers, who can always be counted on to put everything they have on protecting and defending their clients in Sin City.
Series Premiere:
September 22, 2010
Canceled!:
Although the series never clicked with viewers, CBS gave this show a fighting chance - but even after airing 18 episodes, the ratings never improved, leaving the network with no choice but to issue pink slips.
'The Defenders' Cast:
- Jim Belushi as Nick Morelli
- Jerry O'Connell as Pete Kaczmarek
- Jurnee Smollett as Lisa Tyler
- Tanya Fischer as Sophie
- Gillian Vigman as Jessica
Trivia:
- The series was originally pitched as a reality series/documentary about Las Vegas attorneys Michael Cristalli and Marc Saggese. Once CBS took over the rights to the documentary, they decided to turn it into a drama series.
- Jerry O'Connell briefly studied law at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles.
