How many episodes are in The Trial?

The Trial has 8 episodes in this listed season.

When does The Trial premiere?

The Trial premieres on 2026-09-11.

Is The Trial a new series?

The Trial is a new series (Season 1).

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The Trial(2026)

Also known as El Juicio

Archived · Prime Video

Viewer rating 7.28 episodesSeason 1

DramaThriller

Premiered Sep 11, 2026

What to Expect

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The Trial makes the pursuit of justice feel bruising rather than reassuring. A flawed judicial system and an opponent with money turn the legal conflict into a bitter, unequal fight. The drama is raw and heavy, with little comfort in the idea that seeking justice will be enough to secure it.

The two fathers’ determination to protect their children gives the family conflict its harshest edge. One is fighting for his daughter after a sexual assault; the other is determined to shield his son. That opposition brings parental devotion into morally troubling territory, where protecting a child can mean making choices that are difficult to defend.

What to watch next

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Closest match

The Evil Lawyer

Netflix • Jun 11, 2026

CrimeDrama

Mek, an idealistic young lawyer who believes the law should protect the powerless. That belief shatters when he's framed for the murder of the son of Anan, a powerful police chief. Overnight, Mek goes from defending others to fighting for his own life and the system he trusted offers him anything but justice. Backed into a corner, Mek turns to Jittri, a fearsome defense lawyer infamous in legal circles as "the evil lawyer." She is known for exploiting loopholes, bending rules, and using any tactic necessary to win.

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Why it fits

The Trial and The Evil Lawyer make legal fights gripping by showing how much a family can risk when the law feels stacked against them. The Trial leans on a father’s anger and grief as he seeks justice for his daughter, while The Evil Lawyer brings courtroom tactics, sharp reversals, and friction between a principled young lawyer and his cynical ally.

Umthetho

Netflix • Aug 14, 2026

CrimeDrama

A state prosecutor risks everything to protect her youngest brother while secretly working as a double agent within her imprisoned older brother’s criminal gang. She must balance her legal duties, family loyalty, and the growing danger surrounding both brothers.

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Why it fits

The Trial and Umthetho turn family loyalty into tense drama, with characters forced to weigh protecting loved ones against doing what is right. The Trial centers on a father and daughter facing a wealthy opponent in court; Umthetho adds the danger of a prosecutor living a double life to protect her brothers, making it more of a crime thriller.

The Witness

Netflix • Jun 4, 2026

DramaCrime

New resident witnesses a crime in his apartment complex but stays silent when police seek an eyewitness. His choice allows the crime to go unsolved, leading to escalating danger.

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Why it fits

The Trial and The Witness find their emotional force in parents trying to protect children while living with the damage a violent crime leaves behind. The Trial is a raw fight for justice between two families, while The Witness follows a father raising his young son through grief and public attention, making its focus quieter and more intimate.

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Best for

family conflict, desperate choices and flawed justice

Story

Drama and Thriller

Length

Season 1 · 8 episodes

Where

Prime Video

Official Premise

A father and daughter navigate a flawed justice system and confront a wealthy opponent determined to protect his son after the daughter is sexually assaulted by the son, in their quest for justice.

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