TV tonight: a debauched genius lawyer in a flashy Italian drama

Lorenazo Ligas is a brilliant but flawed hero in fun new series Ligas. Plus: Do you have OCD? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Atlantic Lorenzo Ligas (Luca Argentero)...

By Phil Harrison, Priya Elan and Micha Frazer-Carroll · The Guardian Culture

Lorenazo Ligas is a brilliant but flawed hero in fun new series Ligas. Plus: Do you have OCD? Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, Sky Atlantic Lorenzo Ligas (Luca Argentero) is a debauched genius, a lawyer whose brilliance is matched by his capacity for self-sabotage. This trope isn’t original, but there’s a certain freewheeling relish to the Italian drama. As it begins, Ligas is defending a gone-to-seed pop star accused of murdering a cop. But the clock is ticking. Can our maverick hero exonerate his client before he destroys his own career prospects? Flashy, flimsy fun. Phil Harrison Continue reading...