The Defenders: Taking the First

An original production from the Showtime cable network, this feature is based on a well-regarded television series chronicling the lives of a family of lawyers. This episode centers on a heinous hate crime. The four chief suspects are jailed and promptly begin ratting on each other., Don and M.J. Preston represent a Latino murder victim’s family in a civil suit against the white supremacist (Philip Casnoff) who inspired the attack. Don: Beau Bridges. M.J.: Martha Plimpton. Nelson: Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez. Liz Carter: Camilla Scott. Mike Varnes: Jordan Bridges. Directed by Andy Wolk.