After two seasons of the “Perry Mason” reboot (Max), it’s clear that we are not in Raymond Burr Territory anymore. Perry (Matthew Rhys from “The Americans”) is a sleepy-eyed, unshaven PI-turned-litigator in Depression-era Los Angeles who drinks too much and is still shell shocked by his time in the service (WWI) and his bad marriage. His assistant Della Reese (Juliet Rylance) is a closeted lesbian. Paul Drake (Chris Chalk) who assumes the PI role after Perry passes the bar, is Black; facing hard times, he has moved in with his in-laws.
We watched a few episodes from the first season and although Matthew Rhys is a great Perry Mason choice, didn’t love it. Maybe the show deserves another shot.
*Season 2
We watched a few episodes from the first season and although Matthew Rhys is a great Perry Mason choice, didn’t love it. Maybe the show deserves another shot.
You can sell me on seeing pretty much anything. Great review!