Legal dramas can be a chef’s kiss when done right—twisty cases, moral grey zones, and lawyers who either have the gravitas of Atticus Finch or the chaotic energy of someone who definitely shouldn’t be in charge of a case. But for every Suits or How to Get Away with Murder hogging the limelight, there’s a lineup of underappreciated courtroom bangers (and some laugh-out-loud legal comedies) that deserve their day in court.
That said, here’s your watchlist of legal dramas and comedies that pack intrigue, dark humour, and the occasional “OBJECTION!” worth shouting at your screen.
Legal Dramas Like Suits LA To Watch On Netflix, SonyLive, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video And More.
Rake
Where to watch: Netflix
Sydney’s most self-destructive barrister, Cleaver Greene, is a legal genius—when he’s not dodging debt collectors, making bad life choices, or antagonising judges. A perfect mix of wit and wild legal drama.
Accused
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
A gripping anthology series where each episode follows a different defendant on trial, flipping the legal drama on its head by focusing on their journey before the verdict. No clear-cut heroes, no easy morality—just a courtroom full of what-ifs.
Goliath
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Billy Bob Thornton as a washed-up lawyer taking on corporate giants? Yes, please. Goliath is an underdog story with slick writing and a slow-burn unraveling of power, corruption, and redemption.
The Escape Artist
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
David Tennant plays a high-flying defence lawyer who wins one case too many—setting off a tense, revenge-fuelled game of cat and mouse. Justice system thriller meets psychological nightmare.
The Lincoln Lawyer
Where to watch: Netflix
Mickey Haller doesn’t do courtrooms—he operates from the back of his Lincoln Town Car, taking on increasingly messy cases. A slick legal drama based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling books.
Jury Duty
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
What if your jury duty was part of a The Office-style mockumentary, and you were the only one who didn’t know? Hilarious and bizarre in the best way.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai
Where to watch: Zee5
Based on a true case, this Hindi-language legal thriller follows an ordinary session court lawyer going toe-to-toe with a powerful spiritual leader accused of assault. One man against the system.
Trial By Fire
Where to watch: Netflix
A devastating real-life tragedy—a fire in a cinema hall—leads to a legal battle spanning decades. This Indian courtroom drama unpacks justice, grief, and a fight that refuses to be silenced.
Guilty Minds
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
A desi legal drama that thrives in the grey areas, following two young lawyers with polar opposite views on justice. The kind of show that makes you question what really counts as right and wrong.
Criminal Justice
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Justice isn’t just about the verdict—it’s about what happens before and after. This gripping series, adapted in both British and Indian versions, takes a slow-burn approach to crime, punishment, and flawed legal systems.
Your Honour
Where to watch: Netflix
How far would you go to protect your child? Bryan Cranston plays a judge who bends every legal rule in the book after his son gets tangled in a crime. High-stakes and deeply unsettling.
Illegal - Justice, Out of Order
Where to watch: JioHotstar
A sharp and fast-paced Indian legal drama about a fiery lawyer taking on a law firm full of murky ethics and buried secrets. Courtroom drama meets power struggle.
Better Call Saul
Where to watch: Netflix
The greatest lawyer-turned-scammer-turned-tragic-figure saga in television history. If you somehow still haven’t watched Better Call Saul, drop everything and fix that immediately.
American Crime Story: The People vs OJ Simpson
Where to watch: JioHotstar
A masterclass in legal drama, The People vs OJ Simpson turns the ‘trial of the century’ into one of the most riveting, infuriating, and deeply fascinating courtroom narratives ever put on screen.
Mamla Legal Hai
Where to watch: Netflix
Indian courtroom comedy that flips the legal genre into absurdity, featuring an eccentric cast of characters dealing with bizarre cases. Lighthearted but sneakily sharp.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Okay, hear me out—yes, it’s Marvel, yes, it’s a bit ridiculous, but at its core, it’s a legal comedy with a lead character who just happens to be a green, superpowered lawyer. Bonus: fun courtroom antics.
The Good Wife
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Elite-tier legal drama with razor-sharp writing and one of the best character arcs in TV history. If you missed this one, consider it your next binge.
Boston Legal
Where to watch: JioHotstar
James Spader and William Shatner being absolutely unhinged in a legal dramedy? Boston Legal is both deeply hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt, with some sharp courtroom showdowns.
Scoop
Where to watch: Netflix
Inspired by real-life events, this gripping Indian drama follows a journalist’s wrongful imprisonment, exposing the murky ties between law enforcement, media, and the criminal underworld.
Suits
Where to watch: Netflix
Power suits, power plays, and the most improbable premise in legal TV history—but somehow, Suits makes it work. With sharp dialogue, high-stakes legal battles, and a cast full of charisma, this is the ultimate legal drama-meets-office soap opera.
