Public Defender (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Public Defender is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as Bart Matthews, an attorney for the indigent. The series aired on CBS from March 11, 1954 to June 23, 1955, a season and a half.
Who’s in it. Public Defender stars Reed Hadley as Bart Matthews, Frankie Darro, Emile Meyer and Catherine McLeod, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Public Defender has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Pure Flix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Public Defender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Public Defender tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Public Defender (1954)?
- In US, Public Defender is available to stream on Pure Flix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Public Defender worth watching?
- Public Defender holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Public Defender?
- Public Defender stars Reed Hadley, Frankie Darro, Emile Meyer, Catherine McLeod and Don Beddoe.
- When was Public Defender released?
- Public Defender was released in 1954.