ITV broadcast the opening episode of The Rainmaker on Friday 28 August, and viewers were quick to share their reactions on social media. The legal thriller series, based on John Grisham's best-selling novel, follows young solicitor Rudy Baylor as he takes on courtroom heavyweight Leo Drummond and his law school girlfriend, Sarah.
Viewer reactions on X
Following the premiere, audiences took to X to voice their opinions. One user wrote: "Liking it so far #TheRainmaker." Another commented: "This isn't bad.. or so the first ep seems #therainmaker," while a third added: "I love legal dramas. Especially Grisham ones #TheRainmaker!"
The series, filmed in Ireland, airs weekly on ITV and is also available to stream on ITVX. The cast includes Rivals actor Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor, Mad Men star John Slattery as Leo Drummond, Once Upon a Time's Lana Parrilla as Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone, and Jumanji's Madison Iseman as Sarah Plankmore.
Critical acclaim and future series
The Rainmaker made its US debut in 2025 and has already been commissioned for a second series. The first series holds an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with viewers praising the 'outstanding' legal drama.
