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Series Name
Genre
Faith-based/Inspirational/Drama
Release Date
Streaming on Pure Flix
June 30th
Series Synopsis
Eleanor Thomas’s success as a
Washington DC juvenile court judge is challenged when
her inner-city past comes to court and demands more than judgment, prompting her
to return to her impoverished neighborhood of youth. Will her renewed sense of
purpose reinvigorate her faith?
“Eleanor’s Bench” is a powerful reminder that we’re all equal in God’s eyes.
“Eleanor’s Bench” is a
touching show that shines a light on the juvenile justice system in an
informative and enlightening way.
“Eleanor’s Bench” is
full of important lessons about following God’s calling, practicing
self-control, learning from your past and discovering that we are enough and
deserving of God’s love.
“Eleanor’s Bench” is a
truly relatable story with many complex issues that deal with spiritual,
emotional and physical healing.
“Eleanor’s Bench” explores timeless themes of renewal, faith and healing.
Cast List
Karen
Abercrombie, Eleanor (HEAVEN SENT, WAR ROOM, AN ANGELIC CHRISTMAS,
DISCARDED THINGS)
Cameron
Arnett, Reginald (Saved by Grace, RUNNING THE BASES, Vindication,
DISCARDED THINGS)
Demond
Wilson, Isaac (Sanford and Son)
T.C.
Stallings, Apollo (WAR ROOM, NO VACANCY, Vindication, MY BROTHER’S
KEEPER, GOD’S COMPASS)
Lori
Schultze, Pat
Wesley
Williams, Elijah
Rebecca
Rogers, Heather (LIFEMARK)
Kamillah
Matthews, Jewels
Durrel
Nelson, Eddie (director and producer of AN UNLIKELY ANGEL, TEXAS REIN)
Caleb J.
Avery, Drayvon
Scotty Curlee,
Attorney Banks (WAR ROOM, OVERCOMER, EXTRAORDINARY)
Series Bible Verses
“Do not
judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be
condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. – Luke 6:37 (NIV)
Episode 2 Themes
Hurt
people, hurt people
Our past
is never completely in the past
Eleanor’s
heart for helping at-risk kids
Self-restraint
and self-control in the face of bullying
Family
sacrifices for family
My Review
(episode 2)
Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
Eleanor also has an ailing father who refuses to go to the doctor. She's clearly got a lot to deal with, but she handles it well, even when things seem tough.
Episode two was a very emotional one. It made me angry at times, and it made me sad as well. I feel like the justice system for kids is broken. The teenage girl in this episode did have some issues, but juvie obviously wasn't going to fix them. And seeing the other lawyer trying to seek that as a punishment was frustrating. I was glad when Eleanor gave her a chance and ordered proper treatment for her instead. Too often, it seems like adults would rather use a one size fits all approach for kids/teens (and even adults), when some of them just need a helping hand instead.
This show also shines a light on other issues. In episode two, there are adults who seem like they're trying to use a child to get involved in something drug related to earn money to help his mom pay rent. And there's the implication of domestic violence. That ending was very sad.
While I need to go back and watch episode one, I will say episode two kept me engaged and made me want to watch the rest of the show. I'm curious to see just how the rest of Eleanor's path plays out in this limited series.
If you are a fan of faith-based dramas with characters dealing with complex issues, you'll want to give Eleanor's Bench a watch.
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