Notorious (2016–2016)

TV ShowEndedABCDrama, Crime1 season, 10 episodes
Notorious posterReview score: 63%

Plot

Notorious centers on the symbiotic relationship between charismatic defense attorney Jake Gregorian and powerhouse TV producer Julia George, as they attempt to control the media, the justice system and ultimately each other.When Jake's clients find themselves in the nation's spotlight, he uses the media to sway public opinion. Meanwhile, Julia, the executive producer of Louise Herrick Live (LHL), the number one TV news program in the country, capitalizes on Jake's clients' notoriety. Together, they make great TV and determine the nation's headlines.

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  1. 01Notorious S01E09ChoiceS01E09 · 10.0Jake furiously works different angles of the murder case against Maya Hartman, daughter of disgraced news anchor Dana Hartman. He thinks Dana could help by pleading her daughter’s case on LHL, even though Louise hijacked a previous interview by showing a sex tape of Dana with Maya’s boyfriend. Max is against Louise and Julia’s dangerous and clandestine trip to Mexico to get the LHL exclusive with drug kingpin Carlos Mora aka “El Toro.”
  2. 02Notorious S01E10TakenS01E10 · 10.0When Julia is mistakenly taken hostage by Mexican cartel leader Carlos Mora, Jake and LHL take extreme measures to ensure her safe return. Mora says he will release her and a fellow journalist if she produces an interview that would advance his propaganda.
  3. 03Notorious S01E04Tell Me a SecretS01E04 · 9.0After Megan provides Julia with breaking news about a murdered college football player, a young man is accused of killing the student via an app which allows users to broadcast anonymous messages. Jake decides to take on the case once he learns the suspect is the son of a high school friend. Meanwhile, Levi is troubled by photos and information revealed during Oscar's interview from jail,

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2016Aired 8.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Notorious S01E01PilotSeptember 22, 2016 7.5The number one cable news program in the country, learns internet mogul Oscar Keaton has been issued an arrest warrant for fleeing the crime
  2. S01E02Notorious S01E02The Perp WalkSeptember 29, 2016 7.0As Sarah’s funeral approaches, Jake’s feelings may be clouding his ability to defend and protect an out-of-control Oscar from the press. Jul
  3. S01E03Notorious S01E03Friends and Other StrangersOctober 6, 2016 7.0When a beloved rock star/humanitarian falls into a coma, Julia puts her job on the line to air a tape showing him taking advantage of a woma
  4. S01E04Notorious S01E04Tell Me a SecretOctober 13, 2016 9.0After Megan provides Julia with breaking news about a murdered college football player, a young man is accused of killing the student via an
  5. S01E05Notorious S01E05MissingOctober 20, 2016 8.0Jake and Julia search for the biological parents of an unborn baby. Meanwhile, Julia worries if a scathing LHL interview triggered a horrifi
  6. S01E06Notorious S01E06Kept and BrokenOctober 27, 2016 8.0After his affair with Sarah is exposed on live TV, Jake learns a troubling secret about his former lover and is blindsided by new allegation
  7. S01E07Notorious S01E07ChaseNovember 3, 2016 8.0After Jake’s dramatic arrest on LHL for Sarah’s murder, he seeks refuge from the paparazzi at Julia’s home while Bradley and Ella work frant
  8. S01E08Notorious S01E08The Burn BookNovember 10, 2016 8.0Disgraced and former TV news host Dana Hartman turns to Julia and Jake for help when her rebellious daughter becomes a suspect in the murder
  9. S01E09Notorious S01E09Season's bestChoiceNovember 17, 2016 10.0Jake furiously works different angles of the murder case against Maya Hartman, daughter of disgraced news anchor Dana Hartman. He thinks Dan
  10. S01E10Notorious S01E10TakenDecember 8, 2016 10.0When Julia is mistakenly taken hostage by Mexican cartel leader Carlos Mora, Jake and LHL take extreme measures to ensure her safe return. M

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Cast

Daniel SunjataDaniel SunjataJake GregorianPiper PeraboPiper PeraboJulia GeorgeKate Jennings GrantKate Jennings GrantLouise HerrickKevin ZegersKevin ZegersOscar KeatonAimee TeegardenAimee TeegardenElla BenjaminJ. August RichardsJ. August RichardsBradleySepideh MoafiSepideh MoafiMeganRyan GuzmanRyan GuzmanRyan Mills

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