Reality Court Shows

Courtroom TV shows bring the drama of the judicial system to the small screen. Whether it’s a docudrama, reality TV or a scripted series, the court is one of the most engaging settings for some of the best shows online. Between hotshot lawyers and sentence-slinging judges, court shows promise a look behind the scenes at the legal system and the passing down of judgment.

Use JustWatch to find the best court shows available to stream online. Filter your results by age rating, runtime or year of production to narrow your search and discover new legal dramas to watch. You can also filter by streaming service to find out what Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Max, and others have to offer.

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Court dramas that focus on arbitration gained popularity with the emergence of The People’s Court in the 1980s, which focused on small claims disputes. By the 1990s, litigants were lining up to have their cases presided over by the iconic Judge Judy, whose show repopularized the courtroom drama and ran for over 25 seasons.

The court show is a diverse genre with plenty of critically acclaimed shows to stream. Discover where to watch the likes of Better Call Saul and How to Get Away with Murder, both of which have won many awards across multiple seasons. Find other court dramas to stream such as Suits and The Lincoln Lawyer which are also notable for their popularity.

Court shows can also dramatize real events in the docudrama style. Shows such as When They See Us and American Crime Story navigate famous trials and highlight landmark moments in legal history with flair and a focus on story-telling. Whether you want to indulge in 90s reality TV or get stuck into the details of a historic criminal case, you can find the best court show for you with the JustWatch streaming guide.

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