When a wealthy law grad joins the public defender’s office, his first day quickly turns into a chaotic initiation filled with pranks, a triple homicide case, and a crash course in the brutal reality of defending the underdog.

SYNOPSIS:

The Appointed follows Reginald Thompson III, a privileged law school graduate who abandons the high-powered future his wealthy family planned for him to become a public defender. Determined to fight for justice, Reginald steps into a chaotic, underfunded office where his idealism collides with the brutal realities of the criminal justice system. On his first day, he faces an initiation filled with pranks, a triple homicide case, and the harsh learning curve of working with clients who have been overlooked by the system.

Reginald’s new colleagues, a group of scrappy, tough, and often irreverent attorneys, challenge him at every turn. Derek, the jaded veteran with a biting sense of humor, and Rory, the passionate, no-nonsense defender, help Reginald navigate his way through a relentless caseload, while also teaching him the importance of grit and resilience. Along the way, Reginald learns that his idealism isn’t enough to win in a system that favors the powerful—but his growing commitment to the people who need him the most might just be.

As he faces high-stakes cases, office hijinks, and personal doubts, Reginald’s journey is about more than just winning cases—it’s about finding his place in a world that’s far more complicated than he ever imagined. The Appointed blends dark humor with sharp social commentary, offering a fresh take on what it means to fight for justice when the odds are stacked against you.

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