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TV-MA
2015
2 Seasons
7.5 (11,732)

Hand of God is a television drama series produced by Amazon Studios that first premiered on the streaming platform in August 2014. The show centers around a prominent judge named Pernell Harris, who experiences a spiritual awakening after suffering a traumatic event that leaves his son in a coma. Harris becomes convinced that God is speaking to him and begins to use his newfound convictions to dispense vigilante justice in his community. Garret Dillahunt leads the cast as Judge Pernell Harris, a man who has dedicated his life to serving justice, both in the courtroom and in his personal life. Harris is a respected member of his community and has many friends and allies, including his longtime secretary, Alicia, played by Elizabeth McLaughlin, and his wife Crystal, played by Dana Delany. However, after his son is left in a vegetative state following a suicide attempt, Harris begins to experience hallucinations and believes that he is receiving messages from God. Despite the skepticism of his family and friends, Harris becomes increasingly convinced that God has chosen him to deliver justice to those who have wronged others. With the help of a streetwise preacher named Reverend Paul Curtis, played by Ron Perlman, Harris sets out to uncover the truth about his son's assailant and bring him to justice. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to consume him. The show also features Emayatzy Corinealdi as Pernell's daughter-in-law Jocelyn, who is struggling to cope with her husband's condition and the unraveling of her family's secrets. Julian Acosta plays the role of Bobo, a prominent businessman and longtime friend of Judge Harris who becomes entangled in the judge's crusade for justice. Throughout the show's two-season run, Hand of God explores themes of faith, redemption, and the price of seeking justice. The show is notable for its intense, character-driven storytelling, which explores the moral complexities of vigilante justice and the consequences of using religious conviction as a tool for righteous violence. Hand of God has been praised for its high production values and strong performances, particularly from Dillahunt, whose nuanced portrayal of Judge Harris anchors the show's more fantastical elements. Critics and viewers alike have noted that the show can be dark and challenging, and that it deals with mature subject matter, including sexual assault, drug addiction, and mental illness. However, many have also praised Hand of God for its uncompromising approach to storytelling and its willingness to explore difficult themes in a thoughtful and nuanced way. Overall, Hand of God is a gripping and emotionally charged drama that offers a unique and thought-provoking take on the classic vigilante justice story. With strong performances from its cast and a compelling and well-wrought narrative, the series is a standout example of the kind of mature, character-driven storytelling that has come to define contemporary serialized television.

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Seasons

2 1

10. He Must Be

March 10, 2017

A triumphant Pernell sets out to settle the score with nemeses old and new. He teams with KD to mete out their own brand of justice to San Vicente's dirty cops, confronts Bobo about his betrayal, and puts his cards on the table with the man he now believes is responsible for tearing his family apart. Jocelyn joins Crystal on a journey for Bathwater, as Paul considers a new alliance with Pernell. Tessie tries to convince KD that Pernell cannot be trusted.

9. What a Man Can Be

March 10, 2017

With the start of Pernell's trial looming, everyone in San Vicente seems ready to convict him. Following a vision Pernell and KD track down Raymond Kelly's hideout, and unearth a damning piece of evidence confirming PJ's fate. To save his own skin, Pernell must contemplate leveraging the discovery in a painful bargain with Chief Toby. Crystal convinces Jocelyn that PJ's last note might contain a hidden message. Aligning with Nathan Brooks, Bobo makes clear where his loyalties lie, and Tessie discovers the truth about her assets.

8. The Last Thing Left

March 10, 2017

Pernell, his belief restored, seeks to mend relationships with Tessie and Paul, and re-examines his visions with renewed purpose. He makes shocking discoveries about his trial, and what really happened to PJ. KD keeps watch on Chief Toby, and discovers a formidable new foe, Raymond Kelly, in the process. Crystal begins to trust Pernell again, inviting him to return to the house. On the eve of his birthday and under pressure from the police, Bobo seeks out a new backer and takes decisive action against Pernell.

7. When You Pull the Trigger

March 10, 2017

Haunted, isolated, and disillusioned, Pernell takes drastic measures to relieve his suffering. KD carries the only message that may offer Pernell hope, but he must betray Tessie to do it. Jocelyn provides Asa with a new clue to the meaning of Pernell's first vision. Afraid for her life, Crystal finds refuge with her sister in Stockton, and eventually discovers what really happened to Wilson. Toby puts the squeeze on Paul, and on Bobo, whose friendship with Pernell may be broken irreparably.

6. What Do You Hear...

March 10, 2017

San Vicente authorities turn up the heat with a round of subpoenas, but an unexpected visitor offers Pernell a clue about SVPD corruption that could turn the tables. Pernell helps Crystal and Wilson in a quest to find PJ's software that may put them in danger. But when he runs into trouble with Crystal, Pernell lashes out in public--going toe-to-toe with Paul. Tessie gives KD a lesson in love.

5. I See That Now

March 10, 2017

After KD's startling confession, Chief Toby and the police make a move. Crystal and Bobo encourage Pernell to go to the media to clear his name. Against Dr. Olonari's wishes Pernell's seeks out medication to stop his hallucinations, but he soon discovers some dangerous side effects. Crystal teams up with a hacker to find Bathwater as Jocelyn confronts her past in therapy.

4. Not Writing A Love Letter

March 10, 2017

Pernell hides his medical treatment with Olonari as he attempts to reconnect with his wife. But Crystal is busy using her new position as Anne Wu's replacement to further investigate Bathwater. Paul and Alicia face the fallout of Alicia's accident, which reawakens Paul's faith. Tessie enlists KD's help to secure her dream house. As Pernell's visions worsen, KD takes matters with the Caldwell trial into his own hands.

3. We Can't Go Back

March 10, 2017

Pernell's bail is revoked, and he finds himself tormented by a mysterious new presence in jail. Crystal returns to San Vicente on a mission that will take her to Brooks HQ for an unorthodox job interview. KD tries to dissuade the key witness in Pernell's trial. Facing public unrest under a spotlight, Bobo asks the Harris family for a sacrifice. And Paul visits Alicia, with disastrous consequences. Jocelyn, feeling surveilled, suffers a setback in her healing process.

2. Telling Me Your Dreams

March 10, 2017

With his visions returning and Chief Toby watching him like a hawk, a desperate Pernell breaks the terms of his bail to consult a renowned neurologist. Crystal confronts family secrets and PJ's legacy. Bobo chases political glory, but must go through a dangerous old flame to get there. KD and Tessie find common ground, and Paul, without Alicia around, goes into a tailspin when his reputation falls apart.

1. Gathering Dust

March 10, 2017

On trial for murder, Pernell sends KD on an important mission to uncover the identity of a mystery witness against him. Crystal reconnects with family in Stockton. Jocelyn ventures out, Paul and Alicia make a decision about the baby, and Tessie contemplates retirement. As he works to woo Crystal, Pernell discovers he may not be the picture of mental health he'd hoped to present to her.

Description

Garret Dillahunt leads the cast as Judge Pernell Harris, a man who has dedicated his life to serving justice, both in the courtroom and in his personal life. Harris is a respected member of his community and has many friends and allies, including his longtime secretary, Alicia, played by Elizabeth McLaughlin, and his wife Crystal, played by Dana Delany. However, after his son is left in a vegetative state following a suicide attempt, Harris begins to experience hallucinations and believes that he is receiving messages from God.

Despite the skepticism of his family and friends, Harris becomes increasingly convinced that God has chosen him to deliver justice to those who have wronged others. With the help of a streetwise preacher named Reverend Paul Curtis, played by Ron Perlman, Harris sets out to uncover the truth about his son's assailant and bring him to justice. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to consume him.

The show also features Emayatzy Corinealdi as Pernell's daughter-in-law Jocelyn, who is struggling to cope with her husband's condition and the unraveling of her family's secrets. Julian Acosta plays the role of Bobo, a prominent businessman and longtime friend of Judge Harris who becomes entangled in the judge's crusade for justice.

Throughout the show's two-season run, Hand of God explores themes of faith, redemption, and the price of seeking justice. The show is notable for its intense, character-driven storytelling, which explores the moral complexities of vigilante justice and the consequences of using religious conviction as a tool for righteous violence. Hand of God has been praised for its high production values and strong performances, particularly from Dillahunt, whose nuanced portrayal of Judge Harris anchors the show's more fantastical elements.

Critics and viewers alike have noted that the show can be dark and challenging, and that it deals with mature subject matter, including sexual assault, drug addiction, and mental illness. However, many have also praised Hand of God for its uncompromising approach to storytelling and its willingness to explore difficult themes in a thoughtful and nuanced way.

Overall, Hand of God is a gripping and emotionally charged drama that offers a unique and thought-provoking take on the classic vigilante justice story. With strong performances from its cast and a compelling and well-wrought narrative, the series is a standout example of the kind of mature, character-driven storytelling that has come to define contemporary serialized television.