From
Steven Bochco Productions
comes an innovative take on the modern police drama.
The lead character, New York Detective Jim Dunbar, was blinded in a shootout
when his partner failed to cover him. He could have retired with a full pension
after his injury, but instead fought to remain on the job, determined to prove
he still has what it takes and be an asset. Now, following his reinstatement, he
is assigned to a new precinct where he intends to take on cases with the help of
his guide dog, Hank.
On his first day back on the job, he meets Detectives Tom Selway (Reno Wilson)
and Marty Russo (Frank Grillo), both hardboiled New York cops. Russo is
especially skeptical at the outset, bent on humiliating Dunbar and seeing him
fail. In addition, there's Karen Bettancourt (Marisol Nichols), a Homicide
detective who's been working with Selway and Russo for eight months on a serial
murder case.
Though all the detectives are impressed by Dunbar's heroism, demonstrated during
the events that led to his being blinded, they are angry he has returned and
incredulous at his belief that he can still work the streets and carry a loaded
gun. Bettancourt in particular has reservations, which are compounded by the
knowledge of
Dunbar's
past affair with her friend. As a result, when Lieutenant Fisk (Michael Gaston)
- who reluctantly agreed to give
Dunbar
a chance to prove himself - partners him with Bettancourt, she is furious.
Dunbar's wife, Christie (Rena Sofer) has stuck by him throughout his
debilitating ordeal and supports him in his moment of need. However she has
doubts about their marriage based on
Dunbar's past infidelities, and begins to question
why she stays, noting his tendency to take her for granted.
The series is created by Steven Bochco, Nicholas Wootton and Matt Olmstead
who, with Bill Clark and John Badham, also serve as executive producers.
Blind Justice is produced by Steven Bochco Productions in association with
Paramount Network Television for ABC.
