Damages (2007)

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TV series · 2007 · 5 seasons, 59 episodes · Ended · FX, Audience · Rated TV-MA · Mystery, Drama, Crime

Synopsis

Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by the writing and production trio of Daniel Zelman and brothers Glenn and Todd A. Kessler. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.

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Cast

  • Glenn Close as Patty Hewes
  • Rose Byrne as Ellen Parsons
  • Tate Donovan as Tom Shayes
  • Zachary Booth as Michael Hewes
  • Ted Danson as Arthur Frobisher
  • Anastasia Griffith as Katie Connor
  • Michael Nouri as Phil Grey
  • Noah Bean as David Connor
  • Tom Noonan as Detective Victor Huntley
  • Željko Ivanek as Ray Fiske

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If you’re into intense legal dramas with a sharp edge, Damages is a great pick. It’s all about the high-stakes world of Patty Hewes, a ruthless lawyer, and her young protégé Ellen Parsons, navigating complex cases and their own tangled relationship. The show mixes mystery and crime with drama, keeping you guessing and hooked as each season unfolds a major case while also diving deeper into the evolving dynamic between Patty and Ellen. Glenn Close and Rose Byrne bring a lot of depth to their roles, making the power struggles and emotional moments feel real and gripping. With five seasons and 59 episodes, it’s perfect for binge-watching if you like shows that challenge you to think and keep you on the edge without losing the human side of the story. Fans of Better Call Saul or How to Get Away with Murder will find a lot to enjoy here.

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