Crownies

Five young solicitors enter a public prosecution office full of enthusiasm, uncertainty and personal complications. Their work soon reveals how much can separate a compelling argument from a just outcome. Among the more experienced lawyers is Janet King, whose exacting standards make her an influential presence for the new recruits. Outside the office, Janet and her longtime partner Ash are trying to build a family, negotiating the emotional and practical demands of IVF alongside a punishing profession. Their established relationship gives the legal ensemble an intimate domestic strand. Courtroom dilemmas, office alliances and imperfect private decisions combine in a drama about learning to carry responsibility. Sapphic storyline seasons: Single 2011 season: lesbian ensemble lead Janet's established partnership with Ash and their IVF/parenthood story. Distinct from the later Janet King spin-off.