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TV-14
2006
2 Seasons
7.1 (11,865)

Shark was a legal drama television series that aired on FOX from September 2006 to May 2008. The show was created by Ian Biederman, and starred James Woods as the lead character Sebastian Stark, a charismatic and intimidating lawyer. The show also featured Danielle Panabaker, Sophina Brown, Sarah Carter, Kevin Alejandro, Henry Simmons, Jeri Ryan, and Samuel Page. The show revolved around Sebastian Stark, a successful but controversial Los Angeles defense attorney who decided to switch to the other side of the courtroom and become a prosecutor after losing a high profile case. He becomes the head of the Los Angeles District Attorney's High Profile Crime Unit, otherwise known as the "Shark" squad, where he and his team take on the most high profile and challenging cases in the city. Sebastian's team includes Jessica Devlin (Jeri Ryan), a tough and ambitious prosecutor who often clashes with him; Raina Troy (Sophina Brown), a tough and wise-cracking investigator who is always ready for a challenge; Madeleine Poe (Sarah Carter), a beautiful and ambitious young lawyer who is eager to learn from Sebastian; Isaac Wright (Samuel Page), a brilliant and cocky lawyer who often challenges Sebastian's authority; and Danny Reyes (Kevin Alejandro), a former gang member turned investigator who has a personal stake in many of the cases they take on. The show followed the team as they tackled a wide range of cases, from celebrity trials to serial killers and political scandals. Sebastian's unorthodox and often controversial tactics, such as using psychological manipulation and bending the rules, made him a formidable opponent in the courtroom. However, his personal life often proved to be his biggest challenge, as he struggled to balance his career with his tumultuous relationships with women and his troubled past. Throughout the show's two seasons, the characters went through high-stakes situations and intense personal drama. From dealing with cases with implications that touch their team's personal lives to taskings that motivated them to join every possible boundary while doing justice out in the court, the cast breathed life to the intricate array of characters created by Ian Biederman. In this sense, Shark was famous for high-stakes courtroom drama and dynamic character development. The show also tackled various social issues, such as race, sexuality, and class. It explored the challenges that lawyers and investigators face when dealing with high-pressure cases, as well as the collateral damage that often results from these cases. The show made a conscious effort to portray the complex and nuanced faces of justice portrayed in every case they tackle, putting the nuances of each side of the courtroom at the forefront. Unfortunately, despite receiving critical acclaim and a devoted fan base, the show was canceled after just two seasons, leaving fans hanging and yearning for more. Nevertheless, the show remains a fan favorite and an important addition to the legal drama genre. In conclusion, Shark was an engaging and complex legal drama that kept audiences on the edge of their seats with its high-stakes cases, dynamic characters, and thought-provoking storylines. It was a show that kept viewers coming back for more, even though it was canceled too soon. Despite only airing for two seasons, Shark's impact on its viewers and the legal drama genre as a whole cannot be ignored.

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Seasons

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16. Wayne's World 3: Killer Shark

May 20, 2008

Murderer Wayne Calison escapes from prison and vows to kill Julie as revenge for against Sebastian.

15. One Hit Wonder

May 13, 2008

An investigation by Sebastian over the murder of an aspiring singer reveals that a number of suspects wanted her dead. Meanwhile, Danny sleeps with a woman who has just been picked as a prime suspect.

14. Leaving Las Vegas

May 6, 2008

After being disbarred in California, Sebastian heads to Las Vegas where his gambling is cut short by a casino owner and former client who asks Sebastian to make use of his Nevada license to defend him in a murder trial.

13. Bar Fight

April 29, 2008

Sebastian must build a case against a kingpin in order to fullful his side of a deal from the State Attorney General's office that could save him from being disbarred.

12. Partners in Crime

January 27, 2008

Sebastian's dark secrets resurface after the shooting death of a long-time friend and former law partner is discovered to be a failed attempt on Sebastian's life.

11. Shaun of the Dead

December 9, 2007

Sebastian and the team investigate the death of a rock star's frined and realize that the rocker's brother knows more than meets the eye.

10. Every Breath You Take

November 25, 2007

A prisoner, recently released from prison after a five year stay, stalks and then murders a female tennis star. Jessica is guilt ridden for the death since she didn't get the conviction upheld.

9. Burning Sensation

November 18, 2007

While trying to find an arsonist responsible for claiming the life of a firefighter, Sebastian's team finds that the man the firefighter died trying rescue was murdered before the fire began.

8. In the Crosshairs

November 11, 2007

The mayor pressures Sebastian and his team to locate and convinct a sniper as panic breaks out in Los Angeles.

7. In Absentia

November 4, 2007

Without telling the judge, Sebastian and Danny head south of the border to find a defendent who left the country in order to avoid being jailed following the murder of his business partner/mistress.

6. No Holds Barred

October 28, 2007

A top ultimate fighter commits suicide and Sebastian's team sets out to charge the league CEO with murder due to his forcing of the fighters to use steroids.

5. Student Body

October 21, 2007

Despite several pieces of key evidence -- the suspect's bomb-making knowledge and an incriminating letter to name a few -- Danny believes that the student is innocent and convinces Sebastian to let him find another suspect.

4. Dr. Laura

October 14, 2007

Jessica is shocked when Medical Examiner Laura Fields is caught tampering with evidence in the murder case. Things get worse when Laura claims she was pressured by Jessica into tampering with the evidence.

3. Eye of the Beholder

October 7, 2007

While trying to identify the killer of a 22-year-old actress, Sebastian's team soon finds that the woman's plastic surgeon exchanged sex for surgery.

2. For Whom the Skel Rolls

September 30, 2007

Isaac's girlfriend, Raina, is put in an impossible position when Sebastian forbits the team from telling Issac that his fiance's murder case has been reopened after new evidence arises that the murderer may still be at large.

1. Gangster Movies

September 23, 2007

The lone witness to Sebastian's double homicide case is killed in a car bomb. D.A. Devlin agrees to help out with the case and brings Deputy District Attorney Danny Reyes along to help.

Description

The show revolved around Sebastian Stark, a successful but controversial Los Angeles defense attorney who decided to switch to the other side of the courtroom and become a prosecutor after losing a high profile case. He becomes the head of the Los Angeles District Attorney's High Profile Crime Unit, otherwise known as the "Shark" squad, where he and his team take on the most high profile and challenging cases in the city.

Sebastian's team includes Jessica Devlin (Jeri Ryan), a tough and ambitious prosecutor who often clashes with him; Raina Troy (Sophina Brown), a tough and wise-cracking investigator who is always ready for a challenge; Madeleine Poe (Sarah Carter), a beautiful and ambitious young lawyer who is eager to learn from Sebastian; Isaac Wright (Samuel Page), a brilliant and cocky lawyer who often challenges Sebastian's authority; and Danny Reyes (Kevin Alejandro), a former gang member turned investigator who has a personal stake in many of the cases they take on.

The show followed the team as they tackled a wide range of cases, from celebrity trials to serial killers and political scandals. Sebastian's unorthodox and often controversial tactics, such as using psychological manipulation and bending the rules, made him a formidable opponent in the courtroom. However, his personal life often proved to be his biggest challenge, as he struggled to balance his career with his tumultuous relationships with women and his troubled past.

Throughout the show's two seasons, the characters went through high-stakes situations and intense personal drama. From dealing with cases with implications that touch their team's personal lives to taskings that motivated them to join every possible boundary while doing justice out in the court, the cast breathed life to the intricate array of characters created by Ian Biederman. In this sense, Shark was famous for high-stakes courtroom drama and dynamic character development.

The show also tackled various social issues, such as race, sexuality, and class. It explored the challenges that lawyers and investigators face when dealing with high-pressure cases, as well as the collateral damage that often results from these cases. The show made a conscious effort to portray the complex and nuanced faces of justice portrayed in every case they tackle, putting the nuances of each side of the courtroom at the forefront.

Unfortunately, despite receiving critical acclaim and a devoted fan base, the show was canceled after just two seasons, leaving fans hanging and yearning for more. Nevertheless, the show remains a fan favorite and an important addition to the legal drama genre.

In conclusion, Shark was an engaging and complex legal drama that kept audiences on the edge of their seats with its high-stakes cases, dynamic characters, and thought-provoking storylines. It was a show that kept viewers coming back for more, even though it was canceled too soon. Despite only airing for two seasons, Shark's impact on its viewers and the legal drama genre as a whole cannot be ignored.

Shark is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (42 episodes). The series first aired on September 21, 2006.

Where to Watch Shark

Shark is available for streaming on the FOX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Shark on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and Viki.