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It takes a predator to put one away.
Notorious Los Angeles defense attorney Sebastian Stark becomes disillusioned with his career after his successful defense of a wife-abuser results in the wife's death. After more than a month trying to come to grips with his situation, he is invited by the Los Angeles district attorney to become a public prosecutor so he can apply his unorthodox-but-effective talents to putting guilty people away instead of putting them back on the street.
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Notorious Los Angeles defense attorney Sebastian Stark becomes disillusioned with his career after his successful defense of a wife-abuser results in the wife's death. After more than a month trying to come to grips with his situation, he is invited by the Los Angeles district attorney to become a public prosecutor so he can apply his unorthodox-but-effective talents to putting guilty people away instead of putting them back on the street.
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Episode 1
When Sebastian's witness is blown away by a car bomb, Jessica Devlin agrees to help and decides to recruit Deputy District Attorney Danny Reyes from the Organized Crime Unit to help in the investigation.
Directed by Adam DavidsonGuest stars Albie Selznick, Carla Jimenez, Kevin Pollak, Arnold Vosloo, Mozhan Navabi, Colby French, Jordan Marder, Michael Cotter
Episode 2
Isaac's life is under scrutiny when the closed case of his fiance's murder his re-opened and that Sebastian's team will be conducting the investigation for the DA office. The relation between Raina and Isaac is also getting more complicated since Raina cannot reveal that she is working on this case.
Directed by Paul HolahanGuest stars Eddie McClintock, Kevin Pollak, Denise Dowse, Robert LaSardo, Shaun Sipos, Kurt Fuller, Paul Ben-Victor, Sonny Marinelli
Episode 3
When the body of a 22-year-old surgically-enhanced aspiring actress turns up, the team begins working on identifying and convicting the killer. But the investigation leads to discovery of the exploitation of the victim's dream. Sebastian's team uncovers that the victim's plastic surgeon was exchanging sex for surgery with her.
Directed by Marcos SiegaGuest stars Neil Hopkins, Marisa Ramirez, Ivar Brogger, Brett Rickaby, Shaun Sipos, Michael B. Silver, Nora Dunn, John de Lancie
Episode 4
Jessica finds herself in trouble when her friend, Medical Examiner Laura Fields, is caught tampering with evidence in their murder case. When confronted in court, she accuses Jessica of having pressured her for a false testimony and to arrange the evidences to gain a conviction, when Jessica was the D.A.
Directed by Kate WoodsGuest stars Orla Brady, Matt Battaglia, Kevin Pollak, Jason Marsden, Judith Scott, Shashawnee Hall, Dana Cuomo, Robert Curtis Brown
Episode 5
The search for the bomber of a school campus and the killer of a co-ed leads to a young chemical engineering student who has been sending incriminating letters about exacting revenge on his condescending peers. But when the case is ready to go to trial, Danny is seduced by the student claim of innocence and convinces Sebastian to let him search for another suspect.
Directed by Seith MannGuest stars Orla Brady, Donnie Jeffcoat, Carlos Gómez, Shaun Sipos, Tyler Kain, Scott Paulin, Johnny Lewis, Ron Glass
Episode 6
After a popular ultimate fighter commits suicide, an investigation reveals he had been the third fighter in the league to commit suicide and the league CEO had been pushing steroids on the players. Following the results of the investigation, Sebastian charges the CEO with murder.
Directed by Paul McCraneWritten by Ken WoodruffGuest stars Orla Brady, Rockmond Dunbar, Kevin Pollak, John Cothran, Shaun Sipos, Kevin Durand, Josie Davis, Lisa Thornhill
Episode 7
Sebastian and Danny travel to Mexico to attempt to retrieve a defendant who left the country to avoid being prosecuted for murdering his business partner/mistress.
Directed by Adam DavidsonGuest stars Brenda Strong, Titus Welliver, Meredith Monroe, Sherry Stringfield, Austen Parros, Amy Aquino, Steven Brand, Rene Rivera
Episode 8
The mayor places undue pressure on Sebastian and his team to identify, locate, and convict a serial freeway sniper who is causing city-wide panic in Los Angeles.
Directed by Paul HolahanGuest stars Alex Carter, Kevin Pollak, Carlos Gómez, Scottie Thompson, Michael B. Silver, Amin Joseph, Dave Allen Clark, H. Richard Greene
Episode 9
While trying to find an arsonist responsible for claiming the life of a firefighter, Sebastian's team finds that the man the firefighter died trying rescue was murdered before the fire began.
Directed by Marcos SiegaGuest stars Mark Deklin, Glenn Morshower, Carlos Gómez, Shaun Sipos, Kate Norby, Karl Makinen, Cassandra Freeman, Michael Cavanaugh
Episode 10
A prisoner, recently released from prison after a five year stay, stalks and then murders a female tennis star. Jessica is guilt ridden for the death since she didn't get the conviction upheld.
Directed by Dean WhiteGuest stars Alex Carter, Ivar Brogger, Holly Valance, Kevin Pollak, Shaun Sipos, Shawn Christian, Mark Totty, Ray Abruzzo
Episode 11
Stark has difficulty investigating the murder of a groupie when the singer and his group not only peddle their stories to the tabloids, but actively work against finding the truth.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Ken Woodruff, Gary GlasbergGuest stars Paul Wesley, Jack Plotnick, Jack Weber, John Cothran, Shaun Sipos, Jason Marsden, Kaylee DeFer, Jeffrey D. Sams
Episode 12
Sebastian's life is in jeopardy when it turns out the fatal shooting of his former law partner was supposed to be a hit on him.
Guest stars Ashley Greene, Jeff Austin, Kevin Pollak, Lisa Lackey, Jonathan Banks, Peter Gallagher, Joe Spano, Carlo Rota
Episode 13
Stark faces a formal disbarment hearing, and while he awaits the verdict a back-room deal with the State Attorney's office may save him if he and his team can put away the people responsible for Sarah Belkin's 1996 murder.
Directed by Adam DavidsonGuest stars Orla Brady, Michael Rooker, John Kapelos, Hudson Leick, Jonathan Banks, Gary Weeks, Paula Marshall, Cullen Douglas
Episode 14
Although reluctantly, Sebastian accepts a seven-figure retainer to defend a crooked casino owner who allegedly murdered the head of operations at his casino.
Directed by Paul HolahanGuest stars Rochelle Aytes, John Kapelos, Kevin Pollak, Alyssa Diaz, Nestor Serrano, Dennis Boutsikaris, Paula Marshall, David Andriole
Episode 15
Stark comes back to work at the DA's office when a talented young female musician is found dead.
Directed by Steven RobmanGuest stars Mark Sheppard, Ivar Brogger, Lisa Sheridan, Robert Curtis Brown, Paula Marshall, Hal Ozsan, Mädchen Amick, Deirdre Lovejoy
Episode 16
In the second season finale, Stark's nemesis, Wayne Callison, has escaped prison with one mission in mind: revenge against Stark through any means necessary.
Directed by Adam DavidsonGuest stars Billy Campbell, Efrain Figueroa, Chris Mulkey, Benito Martinez, Raphael Sbarge, Brady Smith, Amy Scott, Christinna Chauncey
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
James WoodsSebastian Stark
Jeri RyanJessica Devlin
Danielle PanabakerJulie Stark
Sophina BrownRaina Troy
Sarah CarterMadeleine Poe
Alexis CruzMartin Allende
Henry SimmonsIsaac Wright
Kevin AlejandroDanny Reyes
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Imagine Television StudiosUnited States
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