The Rainmaker Review — An Engaging Courtroom Drama

Dave Nemetz Reviews The Rainmaker: Even John Slattery Can’t Save USA’s Legally Bland Adaptation

John Slattery is a national treasure. After memorable supporting turns on Ed, Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives, he gave us a truly iconic TV character in Roger Sterling, Mad Men’s sleazy yet somehow still charming ad exec. He makes every TV show he’s on better — but there’s only so much he can do […]

The Rainmaker Review — An Engaging Courtroom Drama

USA Network is re-entering the courtroom drama world with The Rainmaker. The series based on John Grisham’s novel of the same name is created by Michael Seitzman and Jason Richman. Emmy-winning actor John Slattery, known for his work on Mad Men and in the MCU, will lead the charge opposite Milo Callaghan. USA Network might not produce as many shows as they once did, but when they do, they knock it out of the ballpark.  The Rainmaker follows the …