Your Honor Season 1
Director: Primarily Edward Berger directed Episodes 1–4; others include Clark Johnson, Peter Sollett, Carrie Preston across the season IMDb IMDb
Cast: Bryan Cranston as Michael Desiato; Hunter Doohan as Adam Desiato; Hope Davis as Gina Baxter; Michael Stuhlbarg as Jimmy Baxter; Sofia Black‑D’Elia as Frannie Latimer; Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Charlie Figaro; Carmen Ejogo as Lee Delamere; plus recurring Jimi
Your Honor Season 1 follows Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston), a respected judge in New Orleans, whose moral foundations crumble when his teenage son, Adam (Hunter Doohan), accidentally kills a young man named Rocco Baxter in a hit‑and‑run. Initially intending to do the right thing and confess, Michael quickly retracts upon realizing the victim is the son of Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg), a powerful mob boss. Fear for his son’s life leads Michael into a web of deception—erasing evidence, enlisting allies, and bending the law to shield Adam. netflix.comWikipediaIMDb
The series introduces several key characters: Gina Baxter (Hope Davis), Jimmy’s ruthless wife; Charlie Figaro (Isiah Whitlock Jr.), Michael’s influential friend; Frannie Latimer (Sofia Black‑D’Elia), Adam’s teacher and secret girlfriend; and attorney Lee Delamere (Carmen Ejogo), who becomes entangled in Michael’s legal machinations. As the episodes unfold, Michael manipulates others—such as Kofi Jones, a vulnerable teenager—to take the fall for the crime, hoping to preserve his son’s future. The lies escalate, with pressure mounting from both the mob and law enforcement. Wikipedia
Season 1 culminates in tragedy: Adam dies unexpectedly as a direct consequence of Michael’s attempt to conceal his involvement. Meanwhile, Carlo Baxter (Jimi Stanton), the brother of the victim, is acquitted through Michael’s maneuverings, fueling vengeance. Kofi, wrongfully imprisoned, is killed in prison by Carlo. Additional violence follows as the Baxter family reacts, with collateral damage affecting innocents close to Michael’s family. By the finale, Michael’s carefully controlled cover‑up unravels completely. netflix.comyour-honor.fandom.com
Critics offered mixed feedback: Cranston’s performance was widely praised as commanding and morally nuanced, but many found the plot predictable and emotionally heavy. Rotten Tomatoes gave a 50% approval, while Metacritic averaged 60/100, reflecting its polarizing tone. rottentomatoes.comWikipedia
Your Honor Season 1 follows Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston), a respected judge in New Orleans, whose moral foundations crumble when his teenage son, Adam (Hunter Doohan), accidentally kills a young man named Rocco Baxter in a hit‑and‑run. Initially intending to do the right thing and confess, Michael quickly retracts upon realizing the victim is the son of Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg), a powerful mob boss. Fear for his son’s life leads Michael into a web of deception—erasing evidence, enlisting allies, and bending the law to shield Adam. netflix.comWikipediaIMDb
The series introduces several key characters: Gina Baxter (Hope Davis), Jimmy’s ruthless wife; Charlie Figaro (Isiah Whitlock Jr.), Michael’s influential friend; Frannie Latimer (Sofia Black‑D’Elia), Adam’s teacher and secret girlfriend; and attorney Lee Delamere (Carmen Ejogo), who becomes entangled in Michael’s legal machinations. As the episodes unfold, Michael manipulates others—such as Kofi Jones, a vulnerable teenager—to take the fall for the crime, hoping to preserve his son’s future. The lies escalate, with pressure mounting from both the mob and law enforcement. Wikipedia
Season 1 culminates in tragedy: Adam dies unexpectedly as a direct consequence of Michael’s attempt to conceal his involvement. Meanwhile, Carlo Baxter (Jimi Stanton), the brother of the victim, is acquitted through Michael’s maneuverings, fueling vengeance. Kofi, wrongfully imprisoned, is killed in prison by Carlo. Additional violence follows as the Baxter family reacts, with collateral damage affecting innocents close to Michael’s family. By the finale, Michael’s carefully controlled cover‑up unravels completely. netflix.comyour-honor.fandom.com
Critics offered mixed feedback: Cranston’s performance was widely praised as commanding and morally nuanced, but many found the plot predictable and emotionally heavy. Rotten Tomatoes gave a 50% approval, while Metacritic averaged 60/100, reflecting its polarizing tone. rottentomatoes.comWikipedia