The original post: /r/television by /u/KrepsLawFirm_Alabama on 2026-01-31 10:58:39+00:00.
I enjoy TV.
Legal shows… not so much.
They get a lot wrong. A few big ones:
Instant trials
Real cases don’t resolve in one dramatic court scene. The defense of most cases takes time and multiple court dates.
Confessions solve everything
Confessions are rare and often create more problems than they solve.
Surprise evidence
Lawyers don’t pull last-second “gotcha” evidence. Rules are strict and predictable.
One lawyer does everything
Real cases involve research, preparation, and a lot of paperwork behind the scenes.
TV makes it look glamorous.
Real law is slower, quieter, and very procedural.
That gap in expectations causes a lot of frustration for people in real cases.