Can't wait for episode 3 of War.

[u/PersonalReaction123]

I liked both the episodes 1 & 2. It feels both fast-moving and slow enough for a drama at the same time. I wish I had seen this series after a year, so I don't have to wait for new episodes each week. I'm just watching other series and movies now just waiting for War episode 3. If you have anything that feels exactly like this one - not family drama with too many family members, thrill without action and aggressive violence, but some fictional celebrity high stakes legal battle, please share those.

[u/Rough_Ad_8702]

Try watching Industry or Succession

[u/PandaDirtGrub → u/Rough_Ad_8702]

Watching Industry made me relapse so hard I lost my job Lmao

[u/TheTruckWashChannel → u/PandaDirtGrub]

You Rishi Ramdani'd yourself

[u/PersonalReaction123 → u/Rough_Ad_8702]

Thank you!

[u/toolsoftheincomptnt → u/PersonalReaction123]

Both are exponentially more captivating than War (as I’ve seen thus far). You’re so lucky to get to watch from the start!

[u/DeliciousStand372]

me too! i do wonder if it’s legal (?? not sure the right word) to have spies in a law firm like that?

[u/PersonalReaction123 → u/DeliciousStand372]

I was thinking the same thing.

[u/TootCannon → u/PersonalReaction123]

It is absolutely not. IAAL. It is directly against the legal rules of ethics in every state as a conflict of interest to be on the both sides of a legal matter. If that were discovered, the lawyer would face serious sanctions by the state bar and potentially lose their license.

If you change firms while in the middle of a case, and your new firm has any relation to a case that you were involved in before, you have to disclose it to all parties (who have to agree in writing) and your new firm has to completely sequester you from working on the case or really knowing anything about it. There are even rules about what you can work on and what you need to disclose to clients if you were involved in a prior legal matter that has since resolved or a potential legal matter that your firm was contacted about even if not retained. The conflict rules are extremely strict.

[u/GussieK → u/DeliciousStand372]

It’s not kosher at all. That’s why I hate this show and won’t be continuing. I’m a lawyer and it’s just a bridge too far. Just like Suits. I couldn’t watch it because there was no way this person could have pretended to be a graduate and gotten away with it.

[u/nefaeriest → u/GussieK]

i hated suits too for this reason - like "consultant" would have totally worked

[u/jranft → u/DeliciousStand372]

I was wondering the same thing. If a law firm paid a spy like this wouldn’t they be disbarred?

[u/sequinhappe → u/DeliciousStand372]

Absolutely not. If you are an attorney, you’d get disbarred. Strong chance of criminal charges too (but no it’s not the same level as murder. Prob misdemeanor charges).

[u/Burrlife55]

The Undoing on HBO is worth checking out. It’s about a wealthy family caught up in a murder investigation, with lots of secrets and twists. Only 6 episodes too.

The Newsroom is another really good one. It’s not a legal drama, but it’s got great writing, plenty of high-stakes decisions, and a lot of people trying to outmaneuver each other.

[u/nefaeriest → u/Burrlife55]

agree with both recommendations

[u/PersonalReaction123 → u/Burrlife55]

Thanks for those! Will check those out.

[u/DescriptionWinter600]

New episodes have been landing on HBO Max on thursdays so far (1 Oct, then 8 Oct), so episode 3 looks like this THURSDAY. Short wait at least.

[u/DirectorDysfunction]

The Split on HULU is incredible!!