The Rainmaker follows a boy named Rudy (Milo Callaghan) who is about to become a full-time lawyer. He soon gets a job at a big, successful law firm as a lawyer with his girlfriend Sarah (Madison Iseman). Rudy speaks up for what is right at the law firm, meaning he gets fired. He then finds another law firm who are very low budget cheap and looked down on. He soon receives a case defending a mum who thinks her son was murdered in a hospital. And soon starts defending her, but unknown to him, his girlfriend is defending the hospital and so both are on different sides of the case. At the same time, he moves into a new flat and forms a friendship with his neighbour Kelly (Robyn Cara), who is being abused by her boyfriend. 

The Rainmaker is a fantastic show that pulls you in from the first episode. We are introduced to Rudy, and immediately you start to feel for him and get to know his character. The show does a great job building tension, with lots of twists and turns that keep you hooked, but it also balances that with romance, drama, comedy, and even a bit of horror. Going into it, I expected a serious story and while it is serious at times, it stays engaging and adds just the right amount of comedy. Rudy works with another lawyer who’s great at what he does, but he never keeps things too professional. This is where we meet Deck (P.J. Byrne), who brings lots of humour to the show. His character added to my enjoyment and helped balance the heavier moments. Unlike most lawyers, Deck wore more normal clothes instead of suits and suit shoes. Deck wears trainers and casual styles —which was great to see. This meant his outfits were more interesting than the usual plain black suits his coworkers wore, and also fit well with his character. I also liked Sarah’s outfits and boots in the show. Another thing that pulls you in is the relationship between Rudy and his girlfriend, Sarah (Madison Iseman). There’s a lot of tension between them, especially since they’re on opposite sides of the case. Watching them clash not only creates drama but also adds sparks that keep things exciting and unpredictable. As the show progresses, you start to notice that something might be developing between Rudy and his neighbour Kelly (Robyn Cara). It’s very subtle, but there’s a clear hint that their friendship could be turning into something more, which adds another layer to the story. While Sarah is more openly falling for one of her coworkers. All this is happening while a killer is on the loose. The cast have fantastic chemistry, each bringing something different to their interactions. It’s great to see how naturally they connect and bounce off one another.

I was lucky enough to speak with the lead cast of the show. Milo Callaghan shared his approach to preparing for the role: “I think it was a mix. Half of it was about finding the character, working through dialects, emotions, and engaging with the scripts and the story. The other half was quite academically rigorous, diving into the legal system. This character needed a strong command of rhetoric, and I’ve always felt comfortable with that. It’s something that comes naturally to me, both in my chest and in my voice. So part of the process was rediscovering a love of study and academia, while also exploring the story elements in the scripts. 

I also had the opportunity to speak with Robyn Cara and P.J. Byrne. They shared that they were able to do some improvisation during filming. P.J. said, “There are those magical moments where we’re creating in real time, and those are some of my favourite times. Then the person I’m acting with will add something or play,” around. When I asked about the research they did for their characters, Robyn shared, “I did look into some real-life cases, mostly from the perspective of the person being abused, trying to understand their side of the story.” She added, “I watched the film too. I didn’t read the book fully, but I did highlight a few parts that stood out to me.”

Overall, The Rainmaker is a captivating show that hooks you from the start, leaving you eager to find out who will win the case, how relationships will unfold, who might betray each other and whether anyone will get hurt—or even killed. The cast delivers fantastic performances, and I’m excited to see what future episodes have in store. 4 🌟