USA Network has renewed the legal thriller series 'The Rainmaker' for a second season, set to premiere in 2026, after its successful first season which became the network's most-viewed freshman series in seven years.
The Rainmaker TV series premiere on USA adapts John Grisham's courtroom thriller, following Rudy Baylor, a passionate lawyer fighting against a hospital accused of wrongful death, facing challenges at his new job and personal conflicts, with a mix of legal drama and character development.
'The Rainmaker,' a legal drama on USA Network based on John Grisham's work, struggles with bland characters, low energy, and production limitations, making it unlikely to revive the network's former success in original programming.
USA's adaptation of John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' offers a conventional, light-hearted legal thriller that shifts away from the book's cynicism, focusing instead on entertaining plot twists and character dynamics, with strong performances from John Slattery and Lana Parrilla, but lacking the original's sharp critique of the legal and healthcare systems.
Earl Holliman, the acclaimed actor known for his Golden Globe-winning role in "The Rainmaker" and appearances in films like "Forbidden Planet" and "Giant," has died at 96. Holliman, who also starred in the first episode of "The Twilight Zone," was remembered for his contributions to film and television, as well as his dedication to animal rights activism. He was a prominent figure in Hollywood, receiving a star on the Walk of Fame in 1977, and was praised for his charm and kindness by his partner, Craig Curtis.