
- Crime TV Shows, TV Dramas, US TV Shows, Social Issue TV Dramas, Courtroom TV Shows
- Creator(s): Hank Steinberg
Synopsis
Facing a life sentence in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, a man becomes a lawyer to seek justice and defend others who have been wrongfully accused.
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For Life: Season 1
Season 1 of For Life has 13 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Australia.
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Now a newly licensed defense attorney while behind bars, Aaron Wallace takes on his first case and finds himself up against a familiar foe.
- October 8, 2021
To pay off a debt, Aaron takes on a case involving white supremacists, posing a moral dilemma — and threats to his own safety.
- October 8, 2021
Determined to gain access to his police file, Aaron decides to represent a cop’s brother in a case. Maskins and O’Reilly hatch a plan of their own.
- October 8, 2021
In a flashback to nine years earlier, Marie struggles in her marriage to Aaron as she deals with the fallout from his arrest, trial and incarceration.
- October 8, 2021
A new client leaves Aaron torn between doing what’s right and what’s best for the case. Heartened by new leads, Marie recommits to helping Aaron.
- October 8, 2021
Aaron confronts O’Reilly in court, casting doubt on key evidence in his case. Marie’s father pushes her to solidify her relationship with Darius.
- October 8, 2021
Aaron juggles his own case with the needs of an inmate who’s fighting for the right to marry his dying girlfriend. Safiya defies the prison board.
- October 8, 2021
To get back his burner phone — and lifeline to the outside world — Aaron cuts a dicey deal. Divorce papers stir up hard feelings for Marie.
- October 8, 2021
Aaron pushes to represent an inmate with a decades-old case and hopes for a stinging victory against Maskins. Safiya closes in on Captain Foster.
- October 8, 2021
Marie’s new leads bolster Aaron’s case, while a vindictive Cassius poses a fresh threat. Safiya turns up the heat on Foster, threatening his retirement.
- October 8, 2021
After getting a chance to argue for a retrial, Aaron is thwarted by prison warden Cyrus Hunt’s return. Safiya deals with the riot’s aftermath.
- October 8, 2021
Flashing back to the previous nine years of his incarceration, Aaron's journey from terrified new prisoner to attorney and social crusader unfolds.
- October 8, 2021
When Maskins and Cyrus Hunt try to prevent his attempt at a retrial, Aaron resorts to desperate measures, risking the wrath of a powerful new adversary.
- October 8, 2021
For Life: Season 2
Season 2 of For Life has 10 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Australia.
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Finally granted a retrial, Aaron finds his hardest battle may have just begun. Maskins fears that O’Reilly may be wavering.
Unlock Netflix USAAaron adjusts to his new life as an unexpected employment opportunity makes problems with Marie.
Unlock Netflix USAAaron and Roswell take on a new client to secure funding from Richardson. Jasmine struggles to believe that her dad is home for good.
Unlock Netflix USAWith Thanksgiving approaching, Aaron prepares to reunite with his parents as he takes on a new case with big implications for Jamal.
Unlock Netflix USAAaron’s personal life continues to crumble while Roswell gets ready to represent his first client since becoming sober. Jasmine gets closer to Ronnie.
Unlock Netflix USAAs COVID-19 begins to ravage New York, Aaron and Safiya discover a large-scale outbreak and cover-up inside Bellmore. Marie faces a hard choice.
Unlock Netflix USASafiya enlists Aaron to represent a man paralyzed by a police shooting. Jasmine tries to juggle social justice protests and parenthood.
Unlock Netflix USAAs the special prosecutor, Aaron feels the pressure as he tries to build a strong case against the officers responsible for killing an unarmed civilian.
Unlock Netflix USATensions rise as Aaron and his team double down on pursuing charges against a high-ranking police officer suspected of covering up a deadly shooting.
Unlock Netflix USAAaron and his legal team face their toughest trial yet as they prosecute the cop responsible for the killing of an innocent, unarmed Black man.
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