---
title: "Your Honor"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/your-honor-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 86430
imdb_id: "tt7440726"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 20
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 1693
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Your Honor (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/your-honor-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Your Honor is a television series centered on a New Orleans judge named Michael Desiato. The narrative follows the professional and personal life of the judge as he navigates the complex legal landscape of the city. The central conflict of the series begins when Michael Desiato is forced to confront his own deepest convictions after his son becomes involved in a hit and run accident. This incident serves as the catalyst for the unfolding drama, as the situation quickly escalates and embroils an organized crime family. Throughout the series, the actions taken by the judge and the consequences of his son's involvement create a tense atmosphere that tests the boundaries of law and morality. The story focuses on the difficult choices Michael Desiato must make to protect his family while maintaining his position within the judicial system. As the investigation into the hit and run progresses, the connection between the judge, his son, and the organized crime family becomes increasingly dangerous, forcing all involved to face the repercussions of their actions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A respected judge faces a moral crisis after his son is involved in a fatal accident."

### Why Watch
- compelling moral dilemma
- intense performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- dark subject matter
- high emotional stakes
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes and depictions of criminal activities and violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, gritty, dramatic, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Spectrum On Demand | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 20
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (40%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 12 (60%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Peter Moffat
- **Networks / Studios**: Showtime

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bryan Cranston** as *Michael Desiato*
- **Hope Davis** as *Gina Baxter*
- **Isiah Whitlock Jr.** as *Charlie Figaro*
- **Michael Stuhlbarg** as *Jimmy Baxter*
- **Lilli Kay** as *Fia Baxter*
- **Benjamin Flores Jr.** as *Eugene Jones*
- **Jimi Stanton** as *Carlo Baxter*
- **Keith Machekanyanga** as *Little Mo*
- **Andrene Ward-Hammond** as *Big Mo*
- **Amy Landecker** as *Nancy Costello*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Your Honor?
A New Orleans judge must choose between his professional ethics and protecting his son after a hit and run.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The main character is Michael Desiato, a judge living in New Orleans.

### Q: Does the show involve organized crime?
Yes, the plot involves an organized crime family following the hit and run incident.

### Q: Is the show a legal drama?
It features a judge and legal themes, though it also incorporates elements of a crime thriller.

### Q: What is the primary conflict?
The central conflict is the judge's struggle to reconcile his convictions with the need to protect his son.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*