The Brief (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2004, The Brief is a drama series.
What it’s about. Henry Farmer is a clever minded criminal practice attorney whose every day is a juggling act between surviving his messy personal life and pleading cases only he can win. Whether he's trying to keep an innocent person from going to jail or save himself from financial ruin, Henry's life is a symphony of chaos. His long list of problems includes a mountain of gambling debts, an affair with an important politician's wife, a distant son, and a sharp-tongued father who's also a judge.
Who’s in it. The Brief stars Alan Davies as Henry Farmer, Cherie Lunghi as Cleo Steyn QC, Christopher Fulford as Ray Scanlon and Linda Bassett as Maureen Tyler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Brief has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brief tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brief (2004)?
- In US, The Brief is available to stream on YouTube TV, Acorn TV and AcornTV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brief worth watching?
- The Brief holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Brief?
- The Brief stars Alan Davies, Cherie Lunghi, Christopher Fulford, Linda Bassett and Edward Petherbridge.
- When was The Brief released?
- The Brief was released in 2004.