Philly D.A.

Philly D.A.

TV-PG2021•55m•6.1/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.1/10(7)

A groundbreaking inside look at the long shot election and tumultuous first term of Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's unapologetic District Attorney, and his experiment to upend the criminal justice system from the inside out.

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Production

Doc Society

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 20, 2021

Last Aired

June 1, 2021

Networks

PBS

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2021-04-20

The new Philadelphia District Attorney uncovers a secret that shakes the police department.

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2021-04-20

Krasner and his team battle to obtain the complete police misconduct files.

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2021-04-27

The murder of a police sergeant tests the D.A.'s resolve to never seek the death penalty.

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2021-05-04

LaTonya Myers fights for probation reform, but any slip-up could send her back to prison.

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2021-05-11

A skeptical parole board and his own pride stand between a man and freedom.

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2021-05-18

A council member bridges constituents plagued by the opioid crisis with the unorthodox D.A.

E7

Episode 7

Air date: 2021-05-25

Krasner must decide whether to pursue a rarity--murder charges against a cop.

E8

Episode 8

Air date: 2021-06-01

Frustrated Krasner supporters warn he must accelerate plans to phase out cash bail.

Cast

Larry Krasner

Self

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