All Rise

All Rise follows the lives of the people who make a busy Los Angeles courthouse run, switching between what happens in open court and what happens after the gavel falls. Prosecutors, public defenders, judges, clerks, bailiffs and police officers cross paths as they juggle case work, personal relationships and ethical dilemmas. The series centers on newly appointed Judge Lola Carmichael, who brings a fresh, sometimes controversial perspective to the bench, and the attorneys and staff whose careers and private lives are affected by the decisions made under fluorescent lights. Episodes mix procedural casework with character scenes, so the series pays attention to how legal outcomes ripple through ordinary lives without giving away how any season ends.

Created by Greg Spottiswood and first broadcast in 2019, All Rise is led by Simone Missick, with key roles for Wilson Bethel, Jessica Camacho, J. Alex Brinson and Ruthie Ann Miles, combining ensemble drama with courtroom scenes.

It didn't become a major awards magnet, though reviewers often noted strong performances from the cast, especially Missick, and praised the ensemble chemistry that keeps courtroom moments human and messy.

The show drew attention for foregrounding a diverse cast and for putting lesser-seen courthouse roles on camera, prompting conversations about representation and how everyday legal workers are shown on television.

Critical and audience reactions leaned positive, reflected in an average user score near 7.4 out of 10 from 120 votes. Reviewers often highlighted the show's focus on ethics, racial and social dynamics in the justice system, and the strain between professional duty and private life, with many episodes asking whether the legal system serves fairness or merely procedure.