Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.

A boy tries to join a gang of inner-city kids, but learns that initiation comes at a price.

Danny has a rare skin condition that prevents him from being in the sun and a desire to be a regular teenager.