Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence

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The premise

Claire and Miles believe a convicted murderer to be innocent, and a year after she was imprisoned, they start re-investigating the case.

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — mistaken identity keeps it from being totally by-the-book.

Who’s in it

You’ve seen this pairing before: Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Tom Cavanagh have made 4 Hallmark movies together.

Behind the camera

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Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

  • The legal assistant Zoey is a secret 'ninja' who takes down a robber with martial arts.
  • A vintage 1870s baseball bat is the central murder weapon and plot device.
  • The climax of the film is solved partly by analyzing a cream cheese stain on a shirt.
  • The town is obsessed with a 'jump-rope-a-thon' fundraiser for wounded veterans.

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 28 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
The film begins with the arrest of Laura Graham for the murder of her husband, Tom, following a public argument at a restaurant. Despite the absence of a body, the prosecution secures a conviction based on blood found on Tom's boat and Laura's fingerprints on a wrench. A year later, Roy Wingreen, a young police officer who believes Laura is innocent, approaches Claire Darrow to reopen the case. Meanwhile, Claire's mother Joanna is adjusting to her new life at Claire's firm after being blackballed in New York, and Miles Strasberg, the local DA, takes a leave of absence after a crisis of conscience regarding a sentencing hearing. Claire visits Laura in prison and becomes convinced of her innocence when she realizes Laura is too 'tidy' to have left blood-stained evidence in her own closet. Claire and Miles team up to investigate Tom's life, discovering he was a gambling addict who owed money to dangerous people. They look into Tom's workplace, Capital Investment Guild, where an embezzlement scheme was recently uncovered. To lure out the truth, Claire auctions Tom's prized 1870s baseball bat, leading to a botched robbery at her home where her assistant Zoey displays unexpected martial arts skills to stop the thief. The case shifts dramatically when Tom's body washes up in Canada, proving he was killed by blunt force trauma. In a dramatic appellate hearing, Claire proves that Tom's assistant, Bonnie, dressed in a wig to frame Laura, but that Tom's own original defense lawyer, Guy, was the secret accomplice who actually killed Tom with the baseball bat during a dispute over stolen money. Laura is exonerated, Miles decides to return to his role as a prosecutor to ensure justice is served fairly, and the Darrow family celebrates with a jump-rope-a-thon fundraiser.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Officer Roy Wingreen asks Claire Darrow to investigate the Laura Graham case, believing she was wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Miles Strasberg takes a leave of absence from the DA's office and joins Claire's investigation into Tom Graham's gambling debts and workplace secrets.

  3. Midpoint

    Claire auctions Tom's vintage 1870s baseball bat to flush out suspects, resulting in a physical confrontation at her home.

  4. Plot Twist

    Tom Graham's body is discovered in Canada, confirming he is dead but revealing he survived the initial 'murder' date only to be killed later.

  5. Climax

    During an appellate hearing, Claire exposes Bonnie as a co-conspirator and identifies Laura's former lawyer, Guy, as the true killer.

  6. Resolution

    Laura Graham is freed, and Miles decides to stay a prosecutor to fight for justice from within the system.

28 tropes in one movie

We counted 28 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Rating 7.0 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 7.0567

Higher-rated than 91% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Darrow & DarrowPart of the 4-film Darrow & Darrow series.

Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

  • “Some windmills deserve it, ok?”
    — Claire DarrowDiscussing her tendency to take on impossible cases like Don Quixote.
  • “The best revenge is to not be like your enemy.”
    — Coach ReedQuoting Marcus Aurelius to Joanna regarding her desire for revenge on her old firm.
  • “It's my job to fight for justice and I did.”
    — Miles StrasbergDefending his decision to ask for a lighter sentence for a young offender.

Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

  • Claire Darrow

    Lead

    Defense Attorney

    TenaciousObservantIdealistic
  • Miles Strasberg

    Love interest

    District Attorney

    Romantic interest and professional rival

    EthicalConflictedSupportive
  • Guy

    Antagonist

    Lawyer

    Former colleague and secret killer

    DeceptiveGreedyOpportunistic
  • Joanna 'Jo' Darrow

    Supporting

    Lawyer

    Mother

    SassyAmbitiousProtective

Questions people ask about Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence

Where can I watch Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence?

Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence?

Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2018.

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