Perry Mason 2020

Overview

The 2020 television series Perry Mason serves as an origin story for the titular defense lawyer. Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the narrative follows Mason as he navigates life as a low-rent private investigator. During this period, Mason struggles with the personal impact of a broken marriage and lingering trauma from his wartime experiences in France. While Los Angeles experiences an economic boom, the rest of the country continues to recover from the Great Depression. The plot centers on a kidnapping case that goes wrong, forcing Mason to confront the complexities of the city. As he investigates the circumstances surrounding the crime, he begins to expose a fractured society and uncover the truth behind the incident. The series depicts Mason during this formative time in his life, long before he becomes the famed defense attorney known in later years. The story highlights his transition from an investigator living check-to-check to a man deeply involved in uncovering the realities of the city around him.