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Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by the writing and production trio of Daniel Zelman and brothers Glenn and Todd A. Kessler. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.
A whistle-blower case puts Patty and Ellen against each other.
A hacker claims to have pertinent information about the leak at Princefield; Patty's former colleague offers her services to Ellen.
Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClaren's story. Later, Ellen's mother requests her help.
Patty and Ellen seek the source of the Princefield leak, while Patty takes on Ellen through the press.
Someone from McClaren's past turns up and sheds light on his personal life; Patty has a confrontation with an adversary.
The attack Ellen suffered years ago comes back to haunt her.
A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.
Ellen begins to uncover the truth about her attacker. Chris Sanchez approaches McClaren with information.
McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.
Series Finale: While looking to use Michael Hewes' custody hearing to bring down Patty (Glenn Close), Ellen (Rose Byrne) is double-crossed by a key witness in the McClaren trial.
