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Part 1 | Philly D.A. | Episode 1

Season 22 Episode 13 | 58m 59s | WETA Passport

Civil rights champion Larry Krasner defies precedent with a landslide win to become Philadelphia’s District Attorney. Pledging sweeping reform, the new top prosecutor in America’s most incarcerated city fires 31 resistant attorneys, alienating many he needs on his side to enact change. As the staff reels, his team uncovers a secret that shakes the police department.

Aired: 04/20/21 | Expires: 06/01/24 | Rating: NR

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• Official Trailer | Philly D.A.

  Preview: S22 Ep13 | 2m 35s

• Official Trailer #2 | Philly D.A.

  Preview: S22 Ep13 | 30s

• Official Teaser | Philly D.A.

  Preview: S22 Ep13 | 30s

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