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A DA rigs a case for power, then spends five years learning karma's a prosecutor too.
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Trial & Error (1993)

90s cable thrillerguilty conscience pornpolitical corruption deep-fry

Overview

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The young and ambitious district attorney Peter Hudson is convinced that the defendant Andrew Barnes in his current case is guilty, and that winning the case could help him much on his way to become vice-governour of Philadelphia. So he doesn't think twice about influencing witnesses. Only five years later - now head of the Department of Public Prosecution - when he receives a pledge for retrial, he gets doubts and starts investigating again... even risking his career.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Tim Matheson's slow-burn regret — he really sells the 'I did WHAT?' face.

Production

Peak 'made-for-cable' aesthetic that somehow ages better than prestige TV.

Best for:Solo: Rainy Sunday when you wanna feel smug about your non-existent political career.·Background: Fold laundry while someone else's life unravels professionally.
Heads up:Disturbing: Witness tampering and systemic injustice played straight, not sensationalized.
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Director

Mark Sobel

ReleasedFeb 24, 1993
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
USA Network
Alliance Films

Top Cast

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Peter Hudson

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Katherine Woodfield

Sean McCann

Sean McCann

Albert Grant

Page Fletcher

Page Fletcher

Ken Norwich

Michael J. Reynolds

Michael J. Reynolds

Governor Nelson

Ian D. Clark

Ian D. Clark

Randi Kirby

Eugene Clark

Eugene Clark

Andrew Barnes

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Mark Sobel directed this between stints on 'Murder, She Wrote' — explains the cozy-yet-corrupt energy.

Cultural

This aired when 'tough on crime' DAs were media heroes; its cynicism now reads almost prophetic.

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