The Criminal Court
The stakes are high
Presided over by a real judge with a charismatic personality , each episode of this captivating constructed reality format features one fictional criminal court case that is thrilling , emotional and sometimes bizarre . Stories are told through amateur actors , but real lawyers give the stories an authentic feel . Stakes are high as crucial evidence is presented to the court and the story flows between the courtroom and other stories in the courthouse . A cost-effective format as everything can be filmed in one studio – with up to three episodes a day filmed – The Criminal Court promises constructed reality full of highly explosive and exciting cases .
Duration 1 hr , over 450 scripts available
Originally produced by Filmpool for RTL , Germany
Produced in Germany and Greece
Highlights
Germany season 1 averaged 877,000 viewers , with a 9 % share that outperformed the slot average by 91 %. Now in its 4 th season .
Season 1 commissioned in Greece