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Fearless: Helen McCrory Stars in Legal Drama on Netflix

10/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Fearless streams on Netflix, featuring the late Helen McCrory as Emma Banville.
The six-part series follows a human rights lawyer investigating Kevin Russell's wrongful imprisonment.
Patrick Harbinson wrote the series, which explores the intersection of law and politics.
Channel 4 aired Trump Vs The Truth, a two-hour fact-checking program on former President Trump's statements.

History

Historical Context

The Birmingham Six, wrongfully convicted in 1975 for the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings that killed 21, faced systemic failures in the British legal system. Their convictions were overturned in 1991 after extensive public campaigns and evidence of police misconduct. This case exemplifies the urgent need for legal reforms to prevent miscarriages of justice, a theme echoed in the Netflix series "Fearless."

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Story summary

Fearless streams on Netflix, featuring the late Helen McCrory as Emma Banville.
The six-part series follows a human rights lawyer investigating Kevin Russell's wrongful imprisonment.
Patrick Harbinson wrote the series, which explores the intersection of law and politics.
Channel 4 aired Trump Vs The Truth, a two-hour fact-checking program on former President Trump's statements.

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