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Jonathan (John Lithgow).
Eventually Perry and E.B.
But Perrys never comfortable withanyof it.
Hes frustrated with E.B., who he thinks doesnt take enough chances.
Underneath that, though, there was a fundamental lack of balance in its conception of the lead character.
or Perry, and the character development never feels balanced with the mystery plotting.
The same is true for policeman Paul Drake (Chris Chalk) and for Perry himself.
Los Angeles: still seedy!
Crime: still rampant!
The Great Depression: still pretty depressing!
They have to talk through all the clues and test out theories!
When hes actually in the courtroom, though, the other side of Perry Mason is finally on display.
In spite of himself, hes a showman.
He loves to pull out surprising new evidence, and he loves to catch someone in a lie.
The jury loves it!
There are two sides to Perry Mason as a character.
Season two ofPerry Masonpremieres on HBO Monday, March 6.
