Series synopsis
Eternal Law is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on January 5, 2012. It ended on February 9, 2012. It was created by Ashley Pharoah, Matthew Graham. It stars Samuel West, Orla Brady, Hattie Morahan and Tobias Menzies.
Two angels are sent to Earth in the guise of lawyers in order to help humankind.
Premise
Two angels are sent to Earth in the guise of lawyers in order to help humankind.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Samuel West as Zak Gist
- Orla Brady as Mrs. Sheringham
- Hattie Morahan as Hannah
- Tobias Menzies as Richard Pembroke
- Ukweli Roach as Thomas (Tom) Greening
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 5, 2012 | February 9, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A pair of angels move to York and set up a legal practice to help humans in trouble. Their first case sees them try and prove the innocence of a man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend on her wedding day. |
January 5, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A six-year-old asks Zak and Tom to intervene in a custody battle between his adoptive parents, but they find themselves facing Hannah and Richard when the case goes to court. Meanwhile, a mysterious package from Mr Mountjoy arrives at the Belfry, containing a grim relic of the Cuban Missile Crisis. |
January 12, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Zak and Tom defend an 82-year-old man accused of poisoning the owner of his care home and end up taking him to stay at the Belfry while the trial is on. Zak continues to be tormented by his feelings for Hannah, while Tom has a night on the town - much to Mrs Sheringham's disapproval. |
January 19, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2012 |
| Last aired | February 9, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |