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Vegas Law Firm Embraces Absurdity with Magician Partner
20 Feb
Summary
- A law firm in Las Vegas embraces absurdity with a magician partner.
- The show features a bizarre fictional version of Las Vegas.
- It blends legal procedural elements with surreal humor and visuals.
The new Netflix comedy "Strip Law" captures the eccentric spirit of Las Vegas through its over-the-top fictional portrayal. Creator Cullen Crawford crafts a city where surreal scenarios are commonplace, from animal cage matches to unusual legal clients.
The series centers on Lincoln Gumb, a straitlaced attorney who inherits his mother's law firm. Lacking the necessary flair to win over local juries, Lincoln partners with flamboyant magician Sheila Flambé. As creative director, Sheila injects much-needed showmanship, even employing unorthodox courtroom tactics.
Assisted by Lincoln's niece Irene and fixer Glem Blorchman, the team navigates bizarre cases. The show's humor is dense, poking fun at legal procedural conventions while experimenting with diverse visual styles, including anime and live-action cameos. Adam Scott plays the downtrodden Lincoln, while Janelle James embodies the wild card Sheila.
Beyond the comedy, "Strip Law" delves into Lincoln's emotional stakes, exploring his complicated relationship with his late mother and his hometown. The series finds affection for vintage flair and showmanship, creating an infectious depiction of Las Vegas.
