Judge John Deed (2001)

S1E1 Rough Justice

In Deed’s courtroom, a charming MI5 informant stands trial for assaulting his wife, but the judge faces pressure from higher-ups to dismiss the case, given the informant's vital intel on 'The Real IRA.' Meanwhile, a separate trial involves three men accused of using Rohypnol for date rape, where a brash young defense attorney irritates the judge. Outside the court, Deed engages in flirtation with Francesca, a publisher wed to his rival Ian Rochester. Their brief affair is captured on camera, provoking a jealous husband who seeks retribution.