Judge Judy Sheinlin is back, but this time, she’s not hearing current complaints. Justice on Trial delivers a series that looks back at past cases where it didn’t seem like justice was served.
During each episode, we got a mixture of reenactments of the cases themselves and a reenactment (of sorts) of the courtroom drama that originally happened. However, Judge Judy makes it clear that not everything is done verbatim, bringing us a fictionalized element to the series.
You’ll want to see how the case played out and whether justice was served. The question is whether you can watch this series with the kids. This isn’t something for the younger viewers in the house.
Justice on Trial age rating: This is something for the true crime fans out there
The series is nothing like you’re used to when you see Judge Judy. With that in mind, some of the younger members of the family may not want to watch it. After all, some of the fun is watching Judge Judy put people in their place. Instead, this is a look at some harrowing cases, which can make for some uncomfortable viewing for younger members of the family.
Sex & nudity: The focus of the series is on the courtroom part, which means there’s no sex or nudity there. However, some scenes are recreated from past cases. They don’t explicitly show any sex or nudity, so they won’t make too many people uncomfortable, but they do remain honest to the series.
Violence & gore: We do get some recreated moments of events, and that includes some bruising and bloody marks. The first case is one of the most harrowing, as it involves a young boy who was beaten. There are some visible marks on his back in one quick flashback, and there is one scene that visibly shows a boy being beaten and whipped. While the series focuses on some of the events of the past, it’s done in a respectful way for the families of the victims.
Language: Every now and then, the odd swear word will slip in. However, this series isn’t heavy in foul language.
Alcohol & drugs: Like with the other elements that make up an age rating, Justice on Trial brings the odd flashback, which leads to some alcohol and drug use. However, most of the story is set in the courtroom to see how the case played out. That means there is no alcohol or drug use in the courtroom.
Overall verdict: Who is Justice on Trial appropriate for?
Some of the storylines are harrowing and dark for younger members of the family, making Justice on Trial not suitable for them. In fact, it’s given a 16+ rating in Canada, and that’s about right. Older teenagers who are interested in legal proceedings could find themselves enjoying the courtroom recreations.
Overall, it’s just not going to be something that younger children will enjoy. This series is made for true crime enthusiasts and true court cases.
Justice on Trial is available to stream on Prime Video.