Australian actress Claudia Karvan stars as Josephine Newton, a talented and committed solicitor who reluctantly gives up her practice helping the poor and disenfranchised after her office is blown up, returning to her former career as a barrister in a high-powered firm alongside an erstwhile boyfriend (Toby Schmitz). Claudia’s old ties won’t go away so easily, however, so she secretly reopens her practice in the garage below her new offices with partner Helena (Georgina Naidu), a gifted solicitor with self-confidence issues, and assistant Johnny (Sean Keenan), a former client who signs on as their investigator. Newton’s Law is a lighthearted series that leans on humor and features a cast of eccentric characters both in the exclusive suites above and in the clandestine office below. The show plays up the underdog angle of the ragtag team as they periodically join forces with Newton’s upscale colleagues, most of whom have no idea about the garage operation. Along the way, there are plenty of family complications--Newton’s ex-husband is a charming eco-activist whose influence gets their daughter arrested at a protest--and romantic tangles. Presenting all eight episodes from the 2017 first season, extras include behind-the-scenes featurettes, and cast and crew interviews. Recommended. (S. Axmaker)
Newton’s Law: Season 1
RLJ, 3 discs, 445 min., not rated, DVD: $49.99 Volume 33, Issue 3
Newton’s Law: Season 1
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