One of the most awaited shows of 2023 has recently started dropping its episodes, and everybody is thrilled to watch one of the best drama television series, “Your Honor.” After the long wait of almost two tears, the second season of Your Honor was released on 15th January 2023. After the cliffhanger ending of the first season, fans have been desperately craving more.
“Your Honor” is a television series that first premiered on Showtime in December 2020. It is a legal thriller drama series created by Peter Moffat. The show is based on the Israeli series “Kvodo,” and it stars Bryan Cranston as Michael Desiato, a respected New Orleans judge whose son is involved in a hit-and-run accident that threatens to unravel his family and the entire community.
The first season of the show explores the aftermath of the accident, as Michael becomes embroiled in a web of lies, deceit, and corruption to protect his son. The season also deals with themes of race, class, and privilege as Michael navigates the different worlds of the city’s legal system and the criminal underworld. The show received positive reviews for its performances, particularly Bryan Cranston’s portrayal of the lead character and the handling of the complex and weighty subject matter.
Your Honor Season 1 – Summary
“Your Honor” Season 1 follows Michael Desiato (Bryan Cranston), a respected New Orleans judge, whose life is turned upside down when his teenage son Adam (Hunter Doohan) is involved in a hit-and-run accident. The accident involves the son of a powerful local crime boss, Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg).
To protect his son from prosecution, Michael goes to great lengths to cover up the crime, including lying to the police and bribing a witness. He also turns to his childhood friend, Charlie (Lamar Johnson), a criminal defense attorney, for help in finding a way to keep Adam out of prison.
As the investigation into the accident continues, Michael becomes increasingly desperate to protect his son, and his actions begin to put his entire family in danger. He is forced to confront his own moral code and the sacrifices he is willing to make for the sake of his family.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Baxter, the father of the boy killed in the accident, begins to suspect that Michael is hiding something and starts to put pressure on him. Michael must also deal with the fallout from the accident, including the guilt and shame of his son, as well as the accusations of misconduct and corruption that begin to surface in the press.
As the season progresses, the story becomes more complex and intense as Michael’s actions have consequences, and the lines between right and wrong become blurred. The show explores themes of family, privilege, race, and morality.
Throughout the season, the audience is kept on the edge of their seats with the twists and turns in the story and the high-stakes moral dilemmas that Michael faces. The performances, particularly Bryan Cranston’s portrayal of the lead character, are also praised.
The first season ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the audience wondering what will happen to Michael and his family and what the consequences of his actions will be.
Cast and Crew of Your Honor
The primary cast members of “Your Honor” season 1 are:
- Bryan Cranston as Michael Desiato: A respected New Orleans judge whose life is turned upside down when his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident.
- Hunter Doohan as Adam Desiato: Michael’s teenage son who is involved in the hit-and-run accident.
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Jimmy Baxter: A powerful local crime boss and the father of the boy killed in the accident.
- Carmen Ejogo as Lee Delamere: Michael’s wife who struggles to come to terms with her son’s actions and the secrets her husband is keeping.
- Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Frank DiGeorgio: Michael’s colleague and friend, a fellow judge who becomes embroiled in the cover-up.
- Lamar Johnson as Charlie: Michael’s childhood friend and a criminal defense attorney.
- Sofia Black-D’Elia as Gina Baxter: Jimmy Baxter’s daughter and the wife of the boy killed in the accident.
- Hope Davis as Nancy Costello: the Assistant District Attorney who is assigned to the case.
Additionally, there are several recurring and guest actors that appear throughout the season. Some of them are Amy Landecker as Gina’s mother, Chet Hanks as an Assistant District Attorney, and Margo Martindale as Michael’s mother.
Your Honor Season 2 Release Dates
Following are the anticipated dates for the release of Your Honor Season 2 :
- Your Honor Season 2 Episode 1 – The 15th of January 2023 – Part Eleven
- Your Honor Season 2 Episode 2 – The 22nd of January 2023 – Part Twelve
- Your Honor Season 2 Episode 3 – The 29th of January 2023 – Part Thirteen
- Your Honor Season 2 Episode 4 – The 5th of February 2023 – Part Fourteen
- Your Honor Season 2 Episode 5 – The 12th of February 2023 – Part Fifteen
- Your Honor Season 2 Episode 6 – The 19th of February 2023 – Part Sixteen
- Your Honor Season 2 Episode 7 – The 26th of February 2023 – Part Seventeen
Recap of Your Honor Season 2
Episode 1
Michael (Bryan Cranston) is released from prison after making a deal with the US attorney, and the episode follows the aftermath of Adam’s death from the perspectives of all the characters. Fia (Lilli Kay) is still in shock, and Gina (Hope Davis) helps her recover. Nancy (Amy Landecker) is worried about Adam, and Michael has a surreal dream of all the prisoners being used as entertainment bait. Young Mo (Troy Anthony) lets Eugene (Chris Brown) go with the help of Big Mo (Andrene Ward-Hammond), who is not happy with the decision.
Meanwhile, Olivia Delmont (Rosie Perez) visits Michael in prison and offers him a deal to expunge his taped confession in exchange for his cooperation in her investigation. In the episode’s wildest sequence, Michael volunteers to participate in a prison rodeo where he and three other inmates play “convict poker,” a game of life and death.
Episode 2
Michael, released from prison, attempts to adjust to life outside of prison. He meets his old friend Charlie, who is struggling with the new perception people have of an incarcerated individual. Olivia, a federal prosecutor, recruits Michael to help her take down the Baxter family in exchange for his freedom.
Michael is now a delivery driver for a butcher shop. Fia, who now lives at the hotel, tells Michael that she wishes she could have asked Adam more about life after death. Jimmy is angry and frustrated after his daughter ignores him. Big Mo watches his girlfriend singing in a bar and pulls the rest of the drugs from the streets.
While attending a grief support group, Gia upsets the other attendees. Michael visits Elizabeth’s house, and she offers him her guest room. He also attempts to visit Charlie’s office, but he is barred. Eugene, who is residing with Mo’s aunt, is visited by little Mo.
When the detective in charge of his case visits Michael, the pressure on him increases. Gia’s visit to Fia doesn’t go well. Gina admits that she feels at ease with being angry in the grief support group.
Michael is introduced to Rocco Adam Baxter – Adam’s son and his grandson. Charlie is hesitant but ultimately chooses to assist Big Mo in buying the club. He disrespects her and her decision to give it to a black owner but is eventually convinced by Olivia to help. Charlie sees Michael at the butcher shop and expresses his love and need for his best friend.
As they step outside for a heart-to-heart, they discuss how Michael is struggling with the new perception of an incarcerated individual. After being released from prison, Michael strolls around a neighborhood. He stares at a family playing and arrives at Elizabeth’s house. Elizabeth offers him her guest room, and Michael has a conversation with Fia.
How to Watch Your Honor Season 2?
You can watch Your Honor Season 2 on above mentioned dates through cable or streaming. If you have a cable subscription that includes Showtime, you can watch “Your Honor” on the Showtime network.
You can also watch episodes on the Showtime streaming service, which is available on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
If you want to re-watch season 1 of Your Honor. You can also watch “Your Honor” season 1 on other streaming platforms like:
- Amazon Prime Video: Episodes can be purchased or rented individually.
- Google Play: Episodes can be purchased individually.
- iTunes: Episodes can be purchased or rented individually.
- Vudu: Episodes can be purchased or rented individually.
- YouTube TV: Episodes can be purchased individually.
Please note that some of the platforms may not have the entire series available, or the series may not be available in certain regions, and also, the series may be behind a paywall.
Also Read: Your Honor Ending Explained & Plot Summary
