Trial By Media: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In our modern media landscape where real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment, Trial By Media reflects on some of the most dramatic and memorable trials in recent history. Since televised coverage introduced a new emphasis on creative storytelling and showmanship into the legal system, the courtroom has never been the same. Trial by Media explores the many ways in which the press have contributed to reshaping public perception about guilt or innocence before, during or after a trial. The series features cases reaching across different areas of the law including the unforgettable Jenny Jones made-for-Court TV murder trials, the sensational story of Rod Blagojevich's political fall, and the case of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was shot 41 times by police in New York City.

Series details

• Title: Trial By Media
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Crime, Legal
• Premiere date: 2020-05-11
• Final broadcast date listed: 2020-05-11
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Netflix
• Typical episode runtime: 61 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 46704
• IMDb ID: tt11963042
• TVDB ID: 380951

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2020-05-11; final listed air date 2020-05-11; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

Adapted from Trial By Media on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.