Boston Legal (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Series · ★ 7.9

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Released in 2004, Boston Legal is a comedy and drama series.

What it’s about. Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.

Who’s in it. Boston Legal stars James Spader as Alan Shore, William Shatner as Denny Crane, Candice Bergen as Shirley Schmidt and Mark Valley as Brad Chase, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Boston Legal has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boston Legal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Boston Legal tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Boston Legal (2004)?
In US, Boston Legal is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Boston Legal worth watching?
Boston Legal holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Boston Legal?
Boston Legal stars James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Mark Valley and Julie Bowen.
When was Boston Legal released?
Boston Legal was released in 2004.