The Perry Mason reboot is coming back to TV in December 2018, and it’s already getting excellent reviews. It’s been 10 years since the original show was canceled, but now there is a new season of the hit series set to air on TNT at 9 p.m. EST! This article will give you everything you need to know about what we can expect from this upcoming season–including the plot, cast, production details, and more!
ABOUT PERRY MASON SEASON 2:
The reboot is based on the original series, which starred Raymond Burr as Perry Mason. The show aired from 1957-1965 and ran nine seasons. The reboot will follow the same storyline as the original series, with all of Burr’s episodes remastered in HD! We can expect to see new cases for Mason and his loyal secretary Della Street (played by Liza Jordon) to solve, along with some of the original cast members coming back for guest appearances in some episodes.
RELEASING DATE:
The official dates have not been announced for the upcoming series, but it is expected to be in early 2022 or 2023.
THE PLOT:
The plot of season two is set in the 1940s and will follow Perry Mason as he battles for justice with his daughter Diana. You may have heard that this reboot has been compared to The Good Wife obviously without all the misconduct! but it’s also being described by many critics as “a mix between X-Files, Twin Peaks, and Perry Mason.” The first episode will kick off with a case that Mason could not have won without Della’s assistance! This is an important plot point, as it shows how much she helps him solve cases and why he likes to work with her so much.
The plot of season two is set in the ’40s and will follow Perry Mason as he works to solve cases and find evidence against clients who are accused of crimes.
A new series based on the original 1950s series, Perry Mason, will return with all-new episodes and storylines. The show centers on a Los Angeles-based defense lawyer who utilizes his crackerjack investigative skills to solve crimes in creative ways.
THE STARRING CAST: NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS:
The cast is made up of familiar faces: William Shatner plays the role of Mason’s former partner and now nemesis! D.A. Hamilton Burger, while Julie Bowen (Modern Family) will play his daughter Diana and Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown) as Della Street. The rest of the cast includes The Walking Dead’s Chad L. Coleman as Assistant D.A., and Canadian actor Kaley Cuoco (Big Bang Theory) will play daughter Perry Mason Jr.’s high school sweetheart, Bonnie Keller.
Plot Synopsis for Season Two:
A new series of murders leads Perry on a perilous journey into Mexico’s drug cartels set against its sizzling hot beaches. The season two premiere episode is titled “Innocent Man.” It will be based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow. In this episode, Perry Mason begins his investigation with a phone call from an old friend who has just landed in jail for murder. The suspect claims to be innocent but offers no evidence or defense.
Expectations for Season Two:
Inventive plots, cleverly written dialogue, and important exploration of law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and human nature are what audiences can expect from this new series. The show will follow the high-profile cases of legendary defense attorney Perry Mason, starting with his most notorious one.
Ratings :
TV shows often take time to find their footing in ratings, but there’s no denying that Perry Mason is popular with viewers so far, racking up a total of over 11 million views on all platforms before its season one finale.
