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For the People
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For the People

2018-03-13 · 43 min / episode · ★ 7.2

Drama

Brand new lawyers work for both the defense and the prosecution as they handle the most high profile and high stakes cases in the country – all as their personal lives intersect.

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Creators
Paul William Davies
Production companies
shondaland, ABC Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

Hope DavisHope DavisJill Carlan
Ben ShenkmanBen ShenkmanRoger Gunn
Jasmin Savoy BrownJasmin Savoy BrownAllison Adams
Susannah FloodSusannah FloodKate Littlejohn
Wesam KeeshWesam KeeshJay Simmons
Regé-Jean PageRegé-Jean PageLeonard Knox
Ben RappaportBen RappaportSeth Oliver
Britt RobertsonBritt RobertsonSandra Bell
Anna Deavere SmithAnna Deavere SmithTina Krissman
Vondie Curtis-HallVondie Curtis-HallJudge Nicholas Byrne
Charles Michael DavisCharles Michael DavisTed

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