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Showtrial

Showtrial

Showtrial is a British BBC One legal drama created by Ben Richards, first airing in 2021 and later continuing as an anthology with new cases.

7.1 Good

apps Top Showtrial Alternatives

The top alternative to Showtrial in 2026 is Rumpole of the Bailey with a score of 8.5/10, followed by North Square (8.1) and Criminal Justice (8.1).

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Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Horace Rumpole is a compelling courtroom drama following the career of a perpetually disheveled and unorthodox London ba...

Classic TV British Courtroom
8.5 Great
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North Square

North Square

North Square examines the lives of barristers within a prestigious Leeds chambers. The series explores ethical dilemmas,...

TV British Legal Courtroom
8.1 Great
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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice explores the complexities of the British legal system through compelling narratives centered on individ...

Crime TV British Legal
8.1 Great
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Garrow's Law

Garrow's Law

Garrow's Law is a British BBC One period legal drama created by Tony Marchant, dramatizing 18th-century barrister Willia...

TV Historical British Courtroom
7.9 Good
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Kavanagh QC

Kavanagh QC

Kavanagh QC is a British ITV legal drama starring John Thaw as barrister James Kavanagh, running from 1995 to 2001 on Ce...

TV British Legal Courtroom
7.8 Good
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99.9 Criminal Lawyer

99.9 Criminal Lawyer

99.9 Criminal Lawyer is a 2016 Japanese TBS legal drama starring Jun Matsumoto, notable for focusing on the rare 0.1% ch...

Defense Japanese Crime TV
7.7 Good
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Crown Court

Crown Court

Crown Court is a British courtroom drama series that aired from 1972 to 1984, presenting fictional trials across multipl...

Trial Classic TV British
7.6 Good
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Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is a 2020 Indian Hindi legal drama, notable as the second Hotstar season led by Pa...

Indian Crime TV Legal
7.6 Good
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The Jury (2002)

The Jury (2002)

The Jury is a 2002 British ITV legal serial written by Peter Morgan, noted as the first television drama allowed to film...

Drama TV British Courtroom
7.5 Good
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The Twelve

The Twelve

The Twelve is an Australian courtroom drama that premiered on Fox Showcase in 2022, adapting the Belgian juror-focused s...

Crime TV Courtroom Belgian
7.5 Good
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The Lincoln Lawyer (TV series)

The Lincoln Lawyer (TV series)

The Lincoln Lawyer is a Netflix legal drama based on Michael Connelly's novels, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Los Ange...

Defense Netflix Crime TV
7.4 Good
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Judge John Deed

Judge John Deed

Judge John Deed is a British BBC One legal drama created by G. F. Newman, with Martin Shaw as a reform-minded High Court...

TV British Legal Courtroom
7.3 Good
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Presumed Innocent (TV series)

Presumed Innocent (TV series)

Presumed Innocent is a 2024 Apple TV+ legal thriller created by David E. Kelley, adapting Scott Turow's novel with Jake...

Trial Crime TV Thriller
7.3 Good
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The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist is a 2013 British BBC One legal thriller written by David Wolstencroft, starring David Tennant as barr...

TV British Thriller Courtroom
7.3 Good
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The Brief

The Brief

The Brief is a British ITV crime and legal drama created by Dusty Hughes, starring Alan Davies as defense barrister Henr...

TV British Legal Courtroom
7.2 Good
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The Jury (2011)

The Jury (2011)

The Jury is a 2011 British ITV legal serial written by Peter Morgan, returning to the format with a five-part story abou...

Drama TV British Courtroom
7.2 Good
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The Twelve (Australia)

The Twelve (Australia)

The Twelve is a 2022 Australian courtroom drama based on Belgian series De twaalf, notable for centering a murder trial...

Australian Crime TV Courtroom
7.2 Good
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Reasonable Doubts

Reasonable Doubts

Reasonable Doubts is a U.S. NBC police and legal drama created by Robert Singer, pairing Mark Harmon and Marlee Matlin f...

Drama Crime TV Legal
6.9 Fair
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Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach

Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach

Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach is a 2022 Indian Hindi legal drama, notable as the third Hotstar season and for its teenag...

Indian Crime TV Legal
6.9 Fair
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Conviction (2006)

Conviction (2006)

Conviction is a 2006 NBC legal drama from Dick Wolf, notable as a Law & Order related series with Stephanie March repris...

Crime TV Legal Courtroom
6.5 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Showtrial Action
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Courtroom Drama Classic TV British
8.5 Great +1.4 Compare
North Square
North Square
Courtroom Drama TV British Legal
8.1 Great +1.0 Compare
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Courtroom Drama Crime TV British
8.1 Great +1.0 Compare
Garrow's Law
Garrow's Law
Courtroom Drama TV Historical British
7.9 Good +0.8 Compare
Kavanagh QC
Kavanagh QC
Courtroom Drama TV British Legal
7.8 Good +0.7 Compare
99.9 Criminal Lawyer
99.9 Criminal Lawyer
Courtroom Drama Defense Japanese Crime
7.7 Good +0.6 Compare
Crown Court
Crown Court
Courtroom Drama Trial Classic TV
7.6 Good +0.5 Compare
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors
Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors
Courtroom Drama Indian Crime TV
7.6 Good +0.5 Compare
The Jury (2002)
The Jury (2002)
Courtroom Drama Drama TV British
7.5 Good +0.4 Compare
The Twelve
The Twelve
Courtroom Drama Crime TV Courtroom
7.5 Good +0.4 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Showtrial?
The top alternatives to Showtrial in 2026 include Rumpole of the Bailey, North Square, Criminal Justice, Garrow's Law, Kavanagh QC. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Showtrial compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Showtrial scores 7.1/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Showtrial worth it in 2026?
Showtrial scores 7.1/10 in the Courtroom Drama category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Showtrial?
Several alternatives to Showtrial offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Showtrial?
Common reasons users look for Showtrial alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Showtrial are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Showtrial in the Courtroom Drama category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Showtrial alternative has the highest rating?
Rumpole of the Bailey currently holds the highest rating among Showtrial alternatives with a score of 8.5/10.
Can I use Rumpole of the Bailey instead of Showtrial?
Rumpole of the Bailey is one of the top-rated alternatives to Showtrial. While they serve similar purposes in the Courtroom Drama space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Showtrial?
Pricing varies among Showtrial alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Courtroom Drama category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Showtrial alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Showtrial vs Rumpole of the Bailey: which is better?
Showtrial scores 7.1/10 while Rumpole of the Bailey scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Showtrial vs North Square: which is better?
Showtrial scores 7.1/10 while North Square scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Showtrial vs Criminal Justice: which is better?
Showtrial scores 7.1/10 while Criminal Justice scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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