TV series
Father. Prisoner. Lawyer. Warrior.
A prisoner becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A prisoner becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
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Episode 1
After nine years of fighting to win his freedom, it’s do or die for Aaron Wallace. As dangerous enemies lurk at Bellmore and Marie faces criminal charges for assisting Aaron in prior cases, Aaron must find a way to gain the upper hand on Maskins.
Directed by Russell Lee FineWritten by Hank SteinbergGuest stars Erik Jensen, Sean Ringgold, Marcus LaVoi, Toney Goins, Hassan Johnson, Chance Kelly, Felonious Munk, John Doman
Episode 2
A newly liberated man, Aaron acclimates to family life outside of prison. As he attempts to help Jamal with his case, Aaron encounters Jamal’s sister who needs legal help of her own. Former nemesis Spencer Richardson proposes an intriguing work opportunity to Aaron and Roswell.
Directed by Russell Lee FineWritten by Hank Steinberg
Episode 3
At the urging of Spencer Richardson, Aaron defends a woman charged with holding hospital workers at gunpoint to secure lifesaving treatment for her son. Aaron and Marie navigate their newly intimate relationship, and a young social justice warrior joins Aaron and Roswell’s firm.
Directed by Marisol AdlerWritten by Hank SteinbergGuest stars Matthew Boston, Chance K. Smith
Episode 4
As a favor to Jamal, Aaron defends a man in a witness tampering case, while tensions rise at home in the run-up to the Wallace family Thanksgiving.
Directed by Russell Lee FineWritten by Kirk A. Moore
Episode 5
After Aaron and Roswell agree to help a young woman facing deportation for a minor crime, they realize her case could be a key to exposing a broad pattern of police corruption. Meanwhile, Jasmine begins to spend more time at Ronnie's house and Marie grapples with the first signs of an empty nest.
Directed by Jono OliverWritten by Terri Kopp
Episode 6
After an urgent call from Bellmore concerning the growing COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron enlists Safiya’s help and heads back to the prison to investigate. Meanwhile Marie faces a choice: Expose her family to the virus or go all-in at the hospital.
Directed by Russell Lee FineWritten by Garen ThomasGuest stars Todd Susman
Episode 7
Aaron takes on the case of an unarmed man shot by a police officer. Safiya represents Ronnie after he’s arrested and roughed up by law enforcement, and the family struggles with whether to have Aaron Jr. baptized.
Directed by Eif RiveraWritten by Sonay HoffmanGuest stars Robert McKay, Jeffrey Brabant
Episode 8
Aaron faces pressure from all sides when he is forced to decide which charges to bring against the officers responsible for the killing of an unarmed civilian. While Safiya pursues video evidence that could change their case, Roswell searches for a way to move the case from Staten Island to a friendlier venue.
Directed by Jono OliverWritten by David Feige
Episode 9
With Aaron and Marie facing threats from an increasingly hostile community, Aaron and his team double down by pursuing criminal charges against a high-ranking police officer they believe tried to cover up the shooting.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by T. Zhang, Jake Gillman
Episode 10
Aaron and his legal team face their toughest trial yet as they prosecute the police officer responsible for the killing of an innocent, unarmed Black man.
Directed by Russell Lee FineWritten by Hank Steinberg, Sonay Hoffman
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Nicholas PinnockAaron Wallace
Indira VarmaSafiya Masry
Joy BryantMarie Wallace
Mary Stuart MastersonAnya Harrison
Dorian MissickJamal Bishop
Tyla HarrisJasmine Wallace
Glenn FleshlerFrank Foster
Boris McGiverDA Glen Maskins
ABCUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
G-Unit Film & TelevisionUnited States
