Common Law
Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell are two partners who – apart from their polarity and odd couple behavior – have a seven-year track record as the Los Angeles Police Department's best detectives in the Robbery-Homicide Division. Since their constant bickering is interfering with work, their new-age captain – who found counseling changed his life – sends them to couples' therapy.
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Plot Summary
This action-drama series follows two estranged detective partners, Travis Marks and Ryan Lambert, who are forced to work together again after their captain makes them take a couples' therapy class to resolve their issues. Despite their constant bickering and fundamentally different approaches to life and work, they possess a unique chemistry that often helps them solve complex cases. The show explores their tumultuous relationship alongside their professional endeavors.
Critical Reception
Common Law received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often highlighted the chemistry between the lead actors and the show's blend of crime procedural elements with comedic banter. However, some found the premise a bit contrived and the plotlines occasionally predictable. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the engaging dynamic between the main characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the strong chemistry between Michael Ealy and Warren Brown.
- Appreciated for its mix of humor, drama, and crime-solving.
- Some found the 'couples therapy' premise for detectives to be a bit unconventional.
Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, with viewers enjoying the witty dialogue and the compelling relationship dynamics between the two leads.
Fun Fact
The series was intended to explore the idea that the intense, often adversarial relationship between the two main characters mirrored that of a long-term couple, hence the mandated couples' therapy.
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