Franklin & Bash (2011)
Franklin & Bash is an American comedy-drama series that premiered in 2011, approaching the legal world from an unconventional perspective. Breaking completely away from the serious, protocol-bound, and solemn atmosphere of traditi…
Overview
Franklin & Bash is an American comedy-drama series that premiered in 2011, approaching the legal world from an unconventional perspective. Breaking completely away from the serious, protocol-bound, and solemn atmosphere of traditional legal dramas, the show centers on the story of two rebellious and unconventional lawyers. The originality of the series lies in the way it blends courtroom drama with comedic elements, striking a balance that gives viewers both laughs and moments of tension. Amanda Righetti (also known as Amanda Rea), one of the names in the cast, brings one of the show's main characters to life, contributing to the emotional and professional dynamics of the story. The series aims to shake up the classic legal drama formula, offering viewers a refreshing alternative. According to data on TMDB, the show aired for a certain number of seasons and gained a dedicated audience thanks to its distinctive style.
Plot
At the center of the series are Jared Franklin and Peter Bash, two young lawyers who don't play by the usual rules of the legal world. These two characters take a very different approach from traditionally trained, tie-wearing, protocol-bound attorneys. Trying to win their cases through street smarts, creative solutions, and unconventional persuasion techniques, the duo stuns both their colleagues and senior executives when they transfer to a prestigious law firm. The clash between the firm's hierarchical structure and the duo's free-spirited attitude forms the main source of tension in the series. While each episode tackles a different case, the characters' personal lives, friendships, and workplace relationships are also explored in depth. The character played by Amanda Righetti adds an important dimension to the story's professional and personal layers, taking on a role that enriches the dynamics within the firm and the interactions between characters. As case proceedings are typically shaped by unexpected twists and creative strategies, viewers become invested in the show through both legal curiosity and the chemistry between the characters.
Why Should You Watch It?
Franklin & Bash is an intriguing option for those looking for a fresh take on the legal drama format. The show's biggest draw is the way it balances heavy, tense courtroom scenes with comedic elements, delivering an entertaining experience for viewers. The dialogue between characters moves at a fast, witty, and energetic pace, which keeps the show from ever feeling dull. Additionally, the different cases tackled in each episode keep the viewer's curiosity constantly alive, encouraging them to move on to the next episode. The cast's performances, particularly the chemistry between the main characters, are among the show's strongest assets. Amanda Righetti's performance adds to the dramatic and professional aspects of the series, deepening the characters. For viewers who are tired of classic legal dramas but still want to maintain their interest in the genre, Franklin & Bash offers a refreshing alternative. Also, since the episode lengths follow an average television format, the show can easily be integrated into daily viewing routines.
Who Is It Suitable For?
This series is ideal especially for viewers who love legal-themed productions but are also looking for a lighter, more comedy-driven narrative. Those who prefer character-driven stories enriched with humorous elements, rather than classic, solemn courtroom dramas, will thoroughly enjoy this production. It's also a good choice for fans of workplace comedies and friendship-themed stories, since the series isn't just centered on legal cases but also gives significant weight to the bonds of friendship between the characters. Young adult audiences can easily connect with this show thanks to its fast-paced dialogue and energetic storytelling. On the other hand, viewers who prefer heavy dramatic narratives and deep, somber themes may find the show a bit superficial. Still, for those seeking a relaxing, enjoyable, and occasionally thought-provoking viewing experience, Franklin & Bash will be the right choice.
Pros and Cons
Pros: 1. Offers an original narrative that successfully integrates comedic elements into the legal drama format. 2. Strong chemistry between the main characters and fast, witty dialogue. 3. A constantly refreshed sense of curiosity and dynamic storytelling flow, driven by different cases in each episode.
Cons: 1. For some viewers, legal proceedings are presented in an overly simplified way that lacks realism. 2. For those seeking deep dramatic storytelling, character development can feel superficial in some episodes.
Genre and Tone
Franklin & Bash is a hybrid production that combines comedy and drama genres. The show's overall tone is light, energetic, and entertaining, though it occasionally offers more dramatic moments through the characters' personal struggles and professional challenges. The courtroom scenes skillfully blend tension and humor, providing viewers with an experience that is both entertaining and suspenseful. The characters' unconventional methods and unusual persuasion techniques keep the show's overall tone relaxed and warm. This balance allows the series to create a formula that can bring together both comedy fans and legal drama followers.
Runtime and Viewing Experience
The show's episodes run in a standard television format, averaging around forty-five minutes. This length makes it easy for viewers to find time even on a busy day. Since each episode deals with a self-contained case, viewers can watch comfortably without needing to remember previous episodes. However, the character development and subplots that progress throughout the season offer a more satisfying experience when the show is followed as a whole. With a structure well-suited to weekend marathon viewing, the series moves along at a fast pace without boring the viewer.
Similar Productions
For viewers who enjoy Franklin & Bash, here are some productions offering a similar atmosphere and theme: Suits offers a similarly energetic pace while approaching the legal world with more elegance and strategy. Boston Legal is another classic example that skillfully integrates humor into courtroom dramas. Drop Dead Diva offers a different experience by combining a legal-themed story with fantastical elements. Harry's Law approaches legal practice in a more humane and emotional way. Better Call Saul, though it has a more dramatic tone, may appeal to those wanting to explore the unconventional sides of the legal world. Ally McBeal is another important production that strikes a similar balance between comedy and legal drama.
Final Verdict
Franklin & Bash is a production that brings an unconventional perspective to the legal drama genre, successfully delivering both an entertaining and gripping experience for viewers. The chemistry between the characters, the fast-paced dialogue, and the different case topics in each episode are among the elements that keep boredom at bay while watching. The cast, including Amanda Righetti's performance, successfully conveys both the professional and personal layers of the story. For viewers seeking a light, enjoyable, and energetic viewing experience rather than deep dramatic storytelling, this series is an ideal choice. For anyone tired of the seriousness of classic legal dramas but who hasn't lost interest in the genre, Franklin & Bash stands out as a refreshing and entertaining alternative.
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2014 Sezon 1 · 10 bölüm
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Pilot
· 01.06.2011
· 42 dk
Peter Bash and Jared Franklin are young, fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants lawyers and partners in the law firm Franklin & Bash. Their nontraditional approach to t…
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She Came Upstairs to Kill Me
· 08.06.2011
· 42 dk
Franklin and Bash hold court when a woman is accused of using sex as a means to kill her husband. The two young-gun lawyers suspect the judge or jury is on the …
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Jennifer of Troy
· 15.06.2011
· 42 dk
A plain woman who believes she was fired for being too attractive seeks legal representation; the man-cave's technology causes the server to crash.
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Bro-Bono
· 22.06.2011
· 42 dk
Peter represents Jared's old friend-enemy in a legal dilemma. With things never what they seem to be, the guys begin to see their client a different way. Jared …
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You Can't Take It With You
· 29.06.2011
· 42 dk
A family is torn as one side sues the other over a priceless 1988 home-run baseball in a case that pits Jared against his own father (guest star Beau Bridges). …
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Big Fish
· 06.07.2011
· 42 dk
When a wealthy CEO (guest star Jason Alexander) expresses interest in putting Franklin and Bash on retainer, the guys think they have hit the jackpot. However, …
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Franklin vs. Bash
· 13.07.2011
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared represent two pole-dancing instructors who are charged with stealing from their clients. But the case soon creates tensions in their friendship.…
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The Bangover
· 20.07.2011
· 42 dk
Franklin and bash are unfortunately placed under house arrest for 72 hours to teach them to act more professional in the courtroom. The president of Infeld gets…
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Bachelor Party
· 27.07.2011
· 42 dk
Following the events of his bachelor party, Janie's fiancée (guest star James Van Der Beek) finds himself seeking the legal counsel of Peter Bash to get out of …
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Go Tell It On the Mountain
· 03.08.2011
· 42 dk
When Stanton Infeld is charged with murder, he selects Franklin and Bash to lead the defense; Damien puts his career on the line to defend his uncle; Hanna repr…
Sezon 2 · 10 bölüm
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Strange Brew
· 05.06.2012
· 42 dk
In the Season 2 opener, Peter and Jared seek a promotion by trying to sign a beverage-company bigwig as a client. Elsewhere, Peter is attracted to a sightly lad…
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Viper
· 12.06.2012
· 42 dk
Jared and Peter's first manslaughter case centers on an aspiring crime fighter charged with pursuing a man who later died. Meanwhile, Peter's mother pays a visi…
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Jango and Rossi
· 19.06.2012
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared run into the B-list version of themselves (Seth Green and Eric Mabius) while defending one of Infeld's ex-wives (Cybill Shephard), who has been …
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For Those About to Rock
· 26.06.2012
· 42 dk
Jared is ordered to serve as a small claims court judge for an outstanding contempt of court citation. When he makes a regrettable ruling that disturbs the loca…
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L'affaire Du Coeur
· 03.07.2012
· 42 dk
A high-profile judge (Don McManus) asks Peter and Jared to defend him after he is arrested for having an affair with a lawyer while presiding over her cases. Se…
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Voir Dire
· 10.07.2012
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared work on a case in which a former chop-shop worker is charged with a premeditated attach. Later, they guys rumble with an all-powerful district a…
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Summer Girls
· 17.07.2012
· 42 dk
The guys aid two female Navy sailors who are charged with assault. Hanna helps in the case, but she may have hidden motives in doing so. Meanwhile, Pindar media…
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Last Dance
· 24.07.2012
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared help a widow retain the body of her esteemed late husband from being awkwardly immortalized as a dancer in a human body exhibit. When a stalker …
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Waiting on a Friend
· 31.07.2012
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared must clear their name when a former client is arrested for skipping trial, only to accuse her two lawyers of paying her to disappear. This promo…
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6:50 to SLC
· 14.08.2012
· 42 dk
When Jared's father, Leonard Franklin attempts to buy the firm from Stanton Infeld, Peter and Jared fight to save it. Peter also comes to the rescue of an old …
Sezon 3 · 10 bölüm
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Coffee and Cream
· 19.06.2013
· 42 dk
After legal heavyweight Rachel King humiliates Franklin & Bash on national television, Stanton hires her to help run the firm. Peter and Jared represent a famou…
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Dead and Alive
· 19.06.2013
· 42 dk
The gang moves into Infeld’s beach house and Peter is quick to pursue their beautiful neighbor Charlie. Jared and Peter must prove a veteran is alive after a cl…
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Good Lovin'
· 26.06.2013
· 42 dk
When Peter’s mother is arrested on prostitution charges it’s up to the boys to prove her methods are purely therapeutic. But when Jared’s sexually demanding fli…
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Captain Johnny
· 03.07.2013
· 42 dk
A wager is made between Rachel and the boys as to whose case will garner better PR for the firm -- Jared and Peter’s defense of a fisherman in which they invoke…
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By the Numbers
· 10.07.2013
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared represent a brilliant actuary who buys a dying woman’s life insurance policy for pennies on the dollar and then is accused of her murder. Damien…
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Freck
· 17.07.2013
· 42 dk
Jared and Peter come to the aid of their friend Robbie who’s been charged with murdering his long-time practical joke adversary. The boys must cast aside their …
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Control
· 24.07.2013
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared attempt to silence a relentless heckler who’s singled out a major league prospect. Rachel reluctantly handles her family’s litigation against a …
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Out of the Blue
· 31.07.2013
· 42 dk
On Rachel’s order, Peter and Jared must court a client whose business was struck by a priceless meteorite. Once the government tries to seize the artifact, the …
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Shoot to Thrill
· 07.08.2013
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared defend a bounty hunter who’s been charged with excessive use of force, resulting in an F&B-style courtroom demonstration that literally blows up…
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Gone in a Flash
· 14.08.2013
· 42 dk
A subpoena of Pindar’s computer unearths evidence that he may have been responsible for the destruction of the Man Cave. An insurance fraud investigation is spe…
Sezon 4 · 10 bölüm
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The Curse of Hor-Aha
· 13.08.2014
· 42 dk
Four months after the arrest of Stanton Infeld, Peter and Jared find themselves in charge of the newly renamed Infeld, Daniels, Franklin & Bash. Enter Mason Tra…
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Kershaw v. Lincecum
· 20.08.2014
· 42 dk
Anita Haskins takes point on a divorce case; Peter and Jared try to protect the firm's revenue stream; the boys must call in favors to obtain tickets to a highl…
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Love Is the Drug
· 27.08.2014
· 42 dk
The guys defend a taxi-service driver who's accused of stealing celebrity handbags. Meanwhile, Infeld punches a restaurateur, escalating a bitter rivalry betwee…
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Good Cop/Bad Cop
· 03.09.2014
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared become the targets of a dirty cop; the boys turn to Peter's old flame for help; Stanton Infeld competes against his nephew for a high-powered pi…
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Deep Throat
· 10.09.2014
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared defend a high school newspaper reporter who has been accused of running a smear campaign against another student; Jared and Swattello must fill …
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Dance the Night Away
· 17.09.2014
· 42 dk
Peter's mother brings the boys the case of an injured stripper; Damien Karp rejoins the firm; Peter exchanges legal services for the title of Duke in lieu of pa…
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Honor Thy Mother
· 24.09.2014
· 42 dk
Jared wakes up in bed next to Peter's mother; Peter and Jared must work together to save their beloved diner; Pindar returns with news of his engagement.
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Falcon's Nest
· 08.10.2014
· 42 dk
Franklin and Bash try to help their friend with an adult adoption; Karp and Anita join forces.
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Spirits in the Material World
· 15.10.2014
· 42 dk
Peter and Jared try to prove that a real estate giant knowingly deceived a retired couple.
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Red or Black
· 22.10.2014
· 42 dk
A mysterious invitation beckons Infeld to Las Vegas to confront his destiny.
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