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As well as recommending this tv series I'm calling for anyone who's seen it and has any thoughts to share. Boston legal is comedy/drama about the lawyer's at the firm 'Crane Poole and Schmidt', and the array of legal cases and clients they take on. This gives the show ample material for moral issues and social/political commentary. I first saw Boston Legal in my early teens. A big chunk of the themes flew over my head, but I really enjoyed the show regardless. I'm currently going threw it and am 3/4 into season 2. It does seem to have liberal leanings, but theres still a lot of content that I enjoy. It explores thought-provoking topics. Never really diving deep enough for me, but good anyway. For example a recent episode involved a man who'd married two women (all three consenting, and very pleased with the arrangement) and raising children together. The show used this opportunity to discuss family issues and the harm diverse does to children. As well as implying that having 1 parent staying home is extremely beneficial. A few quotes: Congressman Raymond: "How do you feel about gun control?" Denny: "For communists." Congressman Raymond: "what about banning assault weapons in the private sector?" Denny: "As soon as you say it's okay to ban assault weapons, my friend, even in the private sector, you make it easier to take gun's away from hunting, and personal protection. Soon, the military and the police are without firearms." Shirley: "By banning assault weapons in the private sector the military and the police would lose their guns?" Denny Crane: "And the dominos. It’s the whole theory. [turns to Raymond] She’s a liberal. Can’t even hunt". Alex Naughton: "I payed two thousand dollars to his campaign personally. And I contributed another two million to the Democratic National Party. On the assumption that this congressman, if reelected, would support gun control." Lawyer: "Certainly Mr Naughton you realize that you cannot buy votes on Capital Hill?" Denny: "[scoffs] Please." What I liked about the show when I was young (and to a lesser extent now) was how the character's could argue any side of an issue and make it convincing. The character's are often employing strategies to manipulate the jury to rule in their favour. Shows how malleable I was back then. Theres a decent amount of content in it which makes me grit my teeth, but I like that I'm now able to view it with criticism. I find the show very amusing, and the characters to be loveable. I'm not as well-versed in political theory as I should be, so I'de be eager to hear thoughts about the show from someone more experienced in that area. I welcome any and all thoughts though. Edit (another good quote, and relevant to the hot topic right now): Brad: "women are always complaining about not being taken seriously. If you look at the leading women's magazines, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, it's always about 'how do I get a man?' 'how do I look?' 'how do I please a man in bed?' and now I discovered they're willing to measure the substance of a relationship with a kiss. It isn't men who demean women, it's women." Edit (again haha): The episode I'm watching now (Season 3 episode 5) showcases Alan defending someone who is being sued for firing someone because they were too vocal about their belief in scientology. Alan lumps together all religions (rightfully so) and expresses how how ridiculous and crazy they are. Christianity is not spared.