All Rise (2019)

About All Rise

All Rise is an American legal drama series that premiered on CBS in September, 2019. The series follows the lives and cases of judges, prosecutors, and public defenders in a Los Angeles courthouse. The show is a perfect blend of courtroom procedures, personal drama, and social issues. It paints an authentic picture of the chaotic, hopeful, and even absurd moments that encapsulate life inside the 'Justice House'.

Making/Production

The series is created by Greg Spottiswood and produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television. Michael M. Robin served as director for the pilot and executive producer for the series.

Actors

• Simone Missick plays the lead role of Judge Lola Carmichael. Committed to the pursuit of justice, Lola brings a fresh and determined approach to the bench.
• Wilson Bethel stars as Mark Callan, the Deputy District Attorney who shares a deep friendship and mutual respect with Lola.
• Jessica Camacho portrays Emily Lopez, an empathetic and determined public defender.
• J. Alex Brinson plays Deputy Sheriff Luke Watkins, who provides courthouse security while anxiously awaiting the results of his law bar exams.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The title of the show 'All Rise' refers to the phrase typically spoken by bailiffs in a courtroom when the judge enters and everyone is expected to rise to their feet.
• Simone Missick, who plays Lola, is the first black woman to lead a series on CBS.
• Although the series is set in Los Angeles, the pilot episode was filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Quotes

• "Without truth, we don't have trust. Without trust, we don't have justice." - Judge Lola Carmichael
• "You don't just speak for justice, you shout for it. And for now, that has to be enough." - Mark Callan to Lola

Music and Soundtrack

• The series’ soulful and pulsating theme music was composed by Ruth Barrett.
• Additional music used in the series is a combination of licensed tracks and original score, contributing to the show’s poignant and timely storytelling.