The Defenders

In Vegas even justice is hot.

2010 · 1 season · Comedy

7.2 Modest

Series canceled

Comedy Drama

The Defenders is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot.

Country of origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Year: 2010

Created by: Niels Mueller, Kevin Kennedy
Channel: CBS
Studio: Carol Mendelsohn Productions · CBS Productions

Trivia & behind the scenes

Origins

The series is loosely based on real-life Las Vegas defense attorneys Michael Cristalli and Marc Saggese.

Origins

Despite sharing its title, this 2010 legal comedy-drama is not related to the 1960s CBS series also called The Defenders.

Trivia

The show was originally picked up for an 18-episode season with the option to extend to a full 22-episode season.

Trivia

Midway through its run, CBS moved the series from Wednesdays to the Friday timeslot vacated by Medium, temporarily swapping with Blue Bloods, which returned to Fridays in February 2011 for the premiere of Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.

Reception

CBS canceled The Defenders on May 15, 2011, after just one season.

Casting

Dan Aykroyd appeared in a recurring role as Judge Maximus Hunter.

Themes

lawyer las vegas defense attorney

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