Must-Watch True Legal Dramas on Netflix & More
Trial by Fire (Netflix)
A couple fights a long legal battle after losing their children in the Uphaar Cinema fire. Their journey shows slow investigations, court delays, and the courage needed to take on powerful people.
Chicago 7 (Netflix)
Seven activists face trial for riots during Vietnam War protests. Their courtroom fight exposes political motives, a biased judge, and their struggle to defend the right to protest.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (ZEE5)
A brave lawyer fights for a minor girl who accuses a powerful godman. Despite threats and pressure, he stands firm to bring the truth to court. Inspired by the Asaram case.
Shahid (YouTube)
Wrongfully arrested as a teen, Shahid Azmi becomes a lawyer who defends innocent people in terrorism cases. His fearless work brings danger, but he continues fighting until his assassination.
Marshall (Netflix)
Thurgood Marshall defends a Black man accused of assault. Facing racism and limited support, he teams up with a local lawyer to prove the truth. Based on an early case of the future U.S. Supreme Court justice.
When They See Us (Netflix)
Five boys are wrongly convicted in the Central Park case after being forced into false statements. The series follows their painful years in prison and their eventual exoneration.