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Bull 2016

“He'll get you off.”

★ 7.1/10 · 401 votes TV-14 CrimeDramaComedy 6 seasons · 125 eps Ended
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What is Bull?

Bull is an American legal drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 20, 2016. Created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio, the show stars Michael Weatherly as Dr.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Ended
Episodes
125
Runtime
43 minutes
First aired
Sep 20, 2016
Last aired
May 26, 2022
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Crime, Drama, Comedy
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Crime #Drama #Comedy
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Bull is an American legal drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 20, 2016. Created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio, the show stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull, the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a successful trial consulting firm. The series is inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, who also served as an executive producer. In his role, Dr. Bull functions as a psychologist and expert jury consultant who combines human intuition, psychology, and high-tech data to analyze the motivations of jurors, attorneys, witnesses, and the accused. During the first several episodes, the program featured an opening monologue narrated by Michael Weatherly. The series ran for six seasons, concluding on May 26, 2022. The first episode, titled The Necklace, followed Dr. Bull as he was hired to defend the son of a millionaire. Throughout its production, the show experienced various developments, including internal challenges involving its cast and crew. The series remains available to viewers through various digital streaming platforms.

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Should you watch it?

“A brilliant trial consultant uses psychology and data to help his clients win in court.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging use of psychological tactics
  • strong lead performance
Keep in mind
  • formulaic legal storytelling

Watch it if you enjoy legal dramas that focus on trial strategy and human behavior.

The series is a legal drama featuring courtroom themes and professional conflict.

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Season 2 · 22 episodes
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Season 4 · 20 episodes
Season 5 · 16 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

Who created the show?

The series was created by Phil McGraw and Paul Attanasio.

Who stars in the series?

The show stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull.

When did the show air?

It premiered on September 20, 2016, and concluded on May 26, 2022.

What is the premise of the show?

Dr. Jason Bull runs a trial consulting firm that uses psychology and data to assist clients.

How many seasons does the show have?

The series ran for six seasons.

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