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'Hope in the Water'

Exclusive: Kelley tapped Woodley for his first docuseries after collaborating together on "Big Little Lies."

'Presumed Innocent' stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Savage and Renate Reinsve as Carolyn Polhemus, shown here wearing suits, sitting together

Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel Innocent

The biggest red herring in David E. Kelley's monotonous mystery is casting Renate Reinsve in the original film's most thankless role, only to give her the same shallow treatment yet again.

A Man in Full stars Jeff Daniels as Charlie Croker and Sarah Jones as Serena Croker, shown here walking one in front of the other

Too Much Ball Shaking, Not Enough Balls

Based on Tom Wolfe's 1998 novel, directed by Regina King, and adapted by courtroom drama addict David E. Kelley, the six-hour series races through a real estate mogul's bankruptcy crisis, a mayor's immoral reelection campaign, and a Regular Joe having the worst day imaginable.

A man sitting at a desk in front of an office window overlooking Atlanta; still from 'A Man in Full'

Jeff Daniels and Diane Lane star in this limited series based on the novel by Tom Wolfe.

Love and Death Elizabeth Olsen tv series

Lesli Linka Glatter's glowing direction can't salvage a limited series about a literal axe murderer that somehow still feels like David E. Kelley on autopilot.

A woman with short, wavy blond hair wearing a navy blue dress and cover gazes at her reflection in the mirror; still of Elizabeth Olsen from "Love & Death"

South by Southwest attendees got a first look at David E. Kelley's limited series, which tells the true story of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen).

The Calling

Jeff Wilbusch stars as a police officer grappling with his faith in the Peacock series premiering November 10.

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Nine Perfect Strangers -- “Episode Four” - Episode 104 -- As the guests learn more about Tranquillum’s unique protocols, everyone must decide if they will continue under Masha’s care. Meanwhile, Masha is receiving mysterious threats of her own. Masha (Nicole Kidman), shown. (Photo by: Vince Valitutti/Hulu)

The Hulu series will submit as a Drama rather than Limited Series, much like "Big Little Lies" when it pivoted to the Drama category after a hit first season.

Lincoln Lawyer, Netflix

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo takes over the role of eccentric lawyer Mickey Haller, played by Matthew McConaughey in the 2011 film.

David E. Kelley, Michelle Pfeiffer at arrivals for 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals 2, The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA January 7, 2018. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection

Don't count on Pfeiffer starring in "Big Little Lies" Season 3 if it ever happens.

Episodic of 'Anatomy of a Scandal'

Despite a starry cast, this Netflix adaptation of a bestselling book fails to add anything new to a complicated subject.

Anatomy of a Scandal

David E. Kelley executive produces the drama about a couple grappling with a rape accusation.