The Rainmaker, a legal thriller starring Mad Men actor John Slattery, begins on ITV and ITVX on Friday 28 August at 9pm. The US show was acquired by the broadcaster and will air weekly, with episodes also available to stream on ITVX.
Based on John Grisham's novel
A synopsis teases: "Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, Rudy Baylor, who is fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah.
"Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son."
Star-studded cast
The cast includes Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor, John Slattery as Leo Drummond, Once Upon a Time's Lana Parrilla as Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone and Jumanji star Madison Iseman as Sarah Plankmore. Other cast members include P.J. Byrne as Deck Shifflet, Dan Fogler as Melvin Pritcher, Robyn Cara as Kelly Riker and Karen Bryson as Dot Black.
The Rainmaker was first released in the US in 2025, receiving rave reviews at the time, and has been renewed for a second series. The first series scored 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, with many fans praising the 'outstanding' legal drama.
Viewer reactions
One person said: "This is one of the best shows I've seen this year. Anyone interested in a nice show should try it. For this one don't judge by the rating. Trust me. Its one of the best shows you will find this year, 2025.
"I loved and enjoyed every single episode hour, minute and second. I was honestly angry that I now have to wait for the season 2. Its a very good tv show and i would wish to watch the complete story."
A different viewer wrote: "This is absolutely the best show I have seen for awhile,I love all the actors they couldn't not have done a better job on that all great actors. I just wish we could binge watch I don't like waiting a week to see what happens. USA is not a monthly subscription its always a week ahead . Well I really hope I see several seasons of this show . I absolutely love it."
Another show watcher commented: "I was skeptical since the book and original movie were so good, but this series hooked me from the first episode! Love Rudy! He's young, vulnerable, but knows the law and doesn't cave under pressure. Outstanding casting and storyline! Bruiser is bad*ss and Deck is the best sidekick! Really hope there is a season 2, can't wait!!!"
The Rainmaker is available to watch on ITV and ITVX from Friday 28 August.
