Billy Brennan is accused of a crime from his youth. Sadie is convinced of his innocence, even as physical evidence like DNA and old photographs emerge to challenge that belief.
The 2017 legal drama centers on Sadie Ellis ( Katherine Heigl ), a high-powered defense attorney whose professional judgment is tested when she begins falling for her charismatic client, Dr. Billy Brennan ( Steven Pasquale ). Brennan, a dedicated pediatric surgeon, stands accused of murdering his girlfriend nearly 24 years prior. Core Premise and Plot
The season explores the thin line between professional duty and personal desire. Sadie must navigate the complexities of a decades-old murder case while keeping her growing romantic feelings for Billy a secret from her colleagues and the court.