Your Honor series is a legal crime drama that explores the moral quandary of a reputed judge when he confronts threats from a well-known mobster in New Orleans, USA. It is inspired by the Israeli TV series.
The original Israeli series is called Kvodo (כבודו in Hebrew) and it was released in 2017. Since then, its many versions adopted by different countries have been released so far – we have shared their details below.
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Your Honor (USA) Series:- synopsis
Bryan Cranston stars as a New Orleans judge who is forced to confront his own deepest convictions when his son is involved in a hit-and-run that embroils an organized-crime family. As a storm of vengeance, lies and deceit threatens to engulf the entire city, Michael Desiato faces a series of increasingly impossible choices and discovers just how far an honest man will go to save his son’s life.
Your Honor (USA) Series:- {Spoilers Free} review
This series’ leading protagonist (a Judge) is played by Bryan Cranston, while the antagonists (mobsters – husband and wife) duo are played by Michael Stuhlbarg and Hope Davis. All three leading actors have done a fine job of keeping one engaged across its two seasons. Originally this show was announced as a one-season limited series, but in August 2021, its network Showtime renewed it for a second season and the same was premiered in January 2023.
It seems, they decided to go ahead with the second season to provide closure to its characters as well as fans. Both seasons of this series are worth watching for Bryan Cranston’s acting.
I have been a big fan of Bryan Cranston. And I also loved his heart-breaking performance in this tragic drama. Honestly, I must admit that most of the actors in the ensemble cast of this series have done a good job.
The second season is the finale of this legal and family drama series. So, it has tried to tie up its story in a credible manner, for almost all the leading characters of the show. Thankfully for its viewers, this series has managed to wrap the story in a somewhat satisfactory manner. Although, personally, I do not like such kinds of endings.
Still, I believe, it is a great show that depicts – how our lives can be adversely affected by the choices and decisions that we make. Such is the human imperfections. I can admit that I really loved this emotional crime drama tremendously, especially the strong family bond between a single father and a son. It is a perfect show to binge-watch if you like family dramas.
Your Honor (USA) Series:- posters
Your Honor (USA) Series:- details
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Legal |
| Creator | Peter Moffat |
| Taglines | How far would you go to save your child? |
| Released & Episodes | Season One – December 2020 (Ten Episodes) Season Two – January 2023 (Ten Episodes) |
| Cast | Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lilli Kay, etc. |
| Awards | British Society of Cinematographers 2021 – Winner – Operators Award – Television Drama – Daniel Bishop Episode 1 International Sound & Film Music Festival (ISFMF) 2021 – Winner Crystal Pine – Best Original Score, Series or Limited Series – Volker Bertelmann |
Your Honor (Season 1/2021) Series:- sneak peek
Your Honor Series:- ratings – I
| Season (S1) One | Season (S2) Two | |
| FM’s rating | 4.05/5 | 3.95/5 |
| IMDb rating as of the date | 7.93/10 | 7.65/10 |
Your Honor (Season 2/2023) Series:- trailer
Your Honor Series:- ratings – II
| S1 – Rotten Tomatoes | 50% Tomatometer & 69% Audience Score |
| S1 – Rotten Tomatoes / Critics Consensus | Bryan Cranston is powerful as yet another father with nothing to lose, but this show too closely resembles other, better shows about good men doing bad things to warrant its relentlessly grim proceedings. |
| S2 – Rotten Tomatoes | 67% Tomatometer & 66% Audience Score |
| S2 – Rotten Tomatoes / Emma Kiely | It’s grim, slow, and not as exciting as the first season, but this series’ season 2 paints an authentic image of grief, corruption, and the fight for power. |
Focus:- bonus info. about the Your Honor series
This series was initially supposed to be a limited series, initially. Its lead actor – Bryan Cranston was not only nominated for the Golden Globes Awards (USA 2021) for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series but also the Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards (2021) nominated him for Best Actor in a Limited Series. In addition, another lead actress, Hope Davis was nominated for the Satellite Awards (2021) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television.
The original Israeli TV series Kvodo has also inspired a Hindi language series – Your Honor, from India; which stars Jimmy Shergill, Varun Badola, Mita Vashisht, Yashpal Sharma, etc. It also garnered high ratings from viewers. Although, I have only seen this USA version of Your Honor. When I watch the other versions of the Your Honor series, then I share their details with you all, here.
Focus:- actor Bryan Cranston
With more than four decades of acting jobs, Actor Bryan Cranston has won some of the most prestigious awards. His amazing body of works has led him to be included in the Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame (Television) on July 16, 2013.
| TV – Series/Movies | Seinfeld (1994-1997), Malcolm in the Middle (2000-2006), Breaking Bad (2008-2013), All the Way (2016), Better Call Saul (2022), etc. |
| Awards Won in TV – Series/Movies | Primetime Emmy Awards – 2008 Winner Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Breaking Bad Primetime Emmy Awards – 2009 Winner Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Breaking Bad Primetime Emmy Awards – 2010 Winner Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Breaking Bad Primetime Emmy Awards – 2013 Winner Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Drama Series – Breaking Bad Screen Actors Guild Awards – 2013 Winner Actor – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series – Breaking Bad Primetime Emmy Awards – 2014 Winner Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Drama Series – Breaking Bad Primetime Emmy Awards – 2014 Winner Primetime Emmy – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Breaking Bad Golden Globes, USA – 2014 Winner Golden Globe – Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama – Breaking Bad Screen Actors Guild Awards – 2014 Winner Actor – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – Breaking Bad Screen Actors Guild Awards – 2014 Winner Actor – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series – Breaking Bad Screen Actors Guild Awards – 2017 Winner Actor – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series – All the Way |
| Movies | Saving Private Ryan (1998), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Drive (2011), The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Contagion (2011), Argo (2012), John Carter (2012), Godzilla (2014), Trumbo (2015), The Infiltrator (2016), The Upside (2017), Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022), etc. |
| Awards Won in Movies | Screen Actors Guild Awards – 2013 Winner Actor – Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture – Argo |
If you like watching legal drama from the United States of America, then check out our article about another legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer, too.
Featured & Other Images: Your Honor | Showtime.