HBO’s Legal Thriller Officially Takes the Crown From Lanterns
A new leader on HBO Max
HBO’s new series has taken the number-one position on the domestic HBO Max leaderboard from Lanterns. The superhero show completed its eight-episode debut season on October 4, with a 91% “Certified Fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The legal drama premiered October 1 and has earned an 88% “Certified Fresh” rating. It is approaching the midpoint of its first season.
A high-profile divorce case
The anthology follows two law firms handling prominent legal matters. In the first season, the central case is the divorce of a technology mogul and his movie-star wife.
Dominic West plays the mogul, while Sienna Miller portrays his wife. The show was created by George Kay, whose previous work includes Killing Eve, Hijack and Criminal.
Second season is confirmed
HBO has renewed the series for a second season. Kelly Macdonald and Marisa Tomei are set to star in the next installment.
Key points
- HBO’s legal thriller has overtaken Lanterns on the domestic HBO Max leaderboard.
- The series premiered October 1 and has an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- Its first season follows a tech mogul’s divorce from his movie-star wife.
- The anthology has been renewed, with Kelly Macdonald and Marisa Tomei set to star.