Developed for the small screen by Jason Richman and showrunner Michael Seitzman, the show marks the second adaptation of Grisham's novel after the 1997 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola that starred Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, and Claire Danes.

USA legal drama "The Rainmaker," a John Grisham adaptation, attempts to revive the network's blue skies era to little success.

USA Network's The Rainmaker proves TV still needs legal dramas that entertain without exhausting, with fresh faces, seasoned pros, and cases worth watching.