HBO’s new series “War” is an anthology about two rival London law firms, with each season focusing on a different legal battle. The first season stars Dominic West as Morgan Henderson, a tech mogul, and Sienna Miller as Carla Duval, an actress, who are embroiled in a high-profile divorce. Morgan is represented by the traditional firm Cathcarts, while Carla hires the modern firm Taylor & Byrne. The series explores the complexities of their separation, predicted to be a landmark divorce trial. A young attorney named Johnny, who has returned to London from Manhattan, becomes entangled in the case, potentially influencing its outcome. Created by George Kay, the show delves into themes of personal responsibility and the impact of ambition on relationships.
QUESTION: How might the portrayal of high-stakes legal battles in media influence young people’s perceptions of the legal profession?
All’s fair in love and ‘War’ — a well-cast, classy-trashy divorce drama
