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2021
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Philly D.A. is a documentary television series aired on PBS that chronicles the first term of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The show takes an unflinching and unprecedented look at the inner workings of the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by progressive prosecutors who seek to bring about real change.

Krasner is depicted as a tireless advocate for criminal justice reform, earning himself the reputation of the most progressive district attorney in the country. He came into office with a mandate to undo the decades of mass incarceration policies that have disproportionately affected black and brown communities. Krasner's tenure is marked by policies aimed at decriminalization, bail reform, and eliminating the use of cash bail, as well as reducing sentences for low-level drug offenses.

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Philly D.A. is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between April 20, 2021 and on PBS

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8. Episode Eight

June 1, 2021

Krasner recruits law students to join the next generation of prosecutors leading reform from within. Activists who campaigned for Krasner's election warn him of consequences if he doesn't accelerate plans to phase out cash bail.

7. Episode Seven

May 25, 2021

When an on-duty officer shoots a Black man, Krasner must decide whether to pursue a rarity--murder charges against a cop. As a decision nears, the police union plans to put Krasner on trial in the court of public opinion.

6. Episode Six

May 18, 2021

A councilwoman bridges fed-up constituents plagued by the opioid crisis with the D.A.'s unorthodox plans. The D.A. favors safe injection sites. Locals are fed up. Will Krasner's brassy style backfire and undermine community support?

5. Episode Five

May 11, 2021

Joseph Chamberlain dreams of freedom, but first he must convince a skeptical parole board--and lay down his pride. A murder spike has local media pointing fingers at Krasner and threatens to halt the D.A.'s office's plans for parole reform.

4. Episode Four

May 4, 2021

LaTonya "T" Myers lands her dream job fighting for probation reform, but any slip-up could send her back to prison. At the same time, the D.A.'s team pursues systemic probation reform, facing off against judges who embrace extended supervision.

3. Episode Three

April 27, 2021

Candidate Krasner pledged never to seek the death penalty, but the murder of a police sergeant tests the D.A.'s resolve. Lives hang in the balance of the D.A.'s biggest decision yet--along with his credibility.

2. Episode Two

April 20, 2021

Krasner's team battles to obtain the complete police misconduct files as an angry public demands the District Attorney release the names of officers deemed unfit to testify in court. Meanwhile, tensions boil over juvenile sentencing.

1. Episode One

April 20, 2021

Go inside the emotional, high stakes work that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and an ensemble of idealistic outsiders from different walks of life take on as they attempt a fundamental overhaul of an entrenched criminal justice system.

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Philly D.A. is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Philly D.A. on demand at Amazon and Apple TV.