Shark TV Show

The CBS courtroom drama Shark follows the life of Los Angeles prosecuting attorney Sebastian Stark who is the head of a high-profile crime unit in the district attorney's office.

Fast Facts

1. Network: CBS
2. Pilot directed by Spike Lee
3. James Woods' first TV series
4. Debuted: 2006
5. Runtime: 60 minutes

Casting Information

• James Woods as Sebastian Stark
• Danielle Panabaker as Julie Stark
• Sophina Brown as Raina Troy
• Sarah Carter as Madeleine Poe
• Jeri Ryan as Jessica Devlin

Reviews

"Mining the safer flip side of Fox's "Justice," the series figures to have fun with celebrity-style cases, and Woods is such a compelling presence that he might be able to elevate even procedural fare. Yet while sinking his teeth into all that eloquent courtroom oratory is surely an actor's feast, barring any major changes, "Shark" is more a snack than a meal."—Variety¹

"Of course, it's near impossible to break new ground in legal dramas at this point. But Shark doesn't even try to hide its weariness. The guy has given up millions to work for the DA's office and do good, yet he's as unethical as ever. He encourages his small band of bright, young, boring lawyers to cheat and manipulate — which should come easily, since every character has a name made for soap operas (yes, I mean you, Ms. Raina Troy). Isn't it inevitable that genius Stark will eventually realize he's doing the same jerky work for a lot less cash? And then won't he quit? And then won't this show be over? Here's hoping for a quick epiphany."—Entertainment Weekly²

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