In her years on TV, Judge Judy has observed that emotions in the courtroom remain consistent.
''Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program' won by 'Judy Justice' for the second time in Daytime Emmy Awards.'
Over 25 years, Judge Judy Sheindlin has been successful in the TV courtroom drama industry, and she claims to understand the secret formula that keeps viewers engaged.
"To be sustainable, a court program must be entertaining, as Sheindlin stated to Planet Chronicle Digital. Since we are in the entertainment industry, court proceedings must be engaging, meaning that the judges and other participants must be captivating to watch."
"I believe the entertainment value and the fascination with others' suffering may contribute to the appeal," she said, chuckling. "Court is a narrative that begins with 'once upon a time' and ends with a conclusion."
For 25 years, Sheindlin was the star of "Judge Judy," and now she is the host of "Judy Justice," which is available on Amazon Freevee.
If the judge adjudicating is a snore, it doesn't matter how intriguing the cases are, Sheindlin said.
Sheindlin stated that in order to be successful, one must be able to captivate an audience and make them believe that justice was served during a particular time period.
I believe people watch court for various reasons, including the delivery of the person involved. They enjoy the beginning, middle, and conclusion of the case, as they do not have to wait for a 'to be continued' next week. Instead, they can finish it and move on to the next project without having to remember from one day to the next.
"In the past 30 years, many court programs have emerged and disappeared. The more entertaining ones remained, while the less entertaining ones were discontinued."
The judges who preside over cases on "Tribunal Justice," a show produced by Sheindlin, have observed that viewers appreciate the court drama because it provides closure.
"Judge Patricia DiMango believes that TV court cases bring finality immediately, which is crucial, as people want cases resolved. She believes that society is becoming increasingly accountable for actions."
Adam Levy, a fellow judge on "Tribunal Justice," also agreed with Sheindlin.
"According to him, people desire to witness justice being served, and unfortunately, this is happening more frequently now than ever before. The judicial institution, which people once had faith in, has lost its credibility due to the actions of judges, lawyers, and politicians."
Before each episode, Sheindlin receives a complaint and a written response from litigants.
"I use depositions as a source of English correction and prepare for staff. I don't review evidence beforehand."
Sheindlin stated that she is no longer surprised by the tactics litigants employ in court, as she quoted the saying, "The more things change, the more they remain the same."
She observed that while technology has advanced, emotions have mostly remained unchanged.
"Despite the changes in appearance, the emotions between people remain the same," she said to Planet Chronicle Digital. "Many of the cases I encounter involve emotionally entwined individuals, such as ex-partners and family members. These emotional bonds do not fade with time, even as their physical appearance changes. Whether it's their clothing, hairstyle, computer, or phone, the emotions between people remain constant."
There are certain scenarios she's seen time and again.
"If your ex-husband comes to pick up children for a visitation weekend with a new girlfriend who is 20 years your junior, that doesn't make you happy, and that doesn't change from decade to decade. If a parent sues a child and that child has sort of cut out of a parent's life, or vice versa, those emotions don't change. Of course, there is always something new under the sun and you always wait for those ones because it's nice to have something fresh and unique. But a lot of the stories remain the same."
Sheindlin's no-nonsense attitude and ability to detect lies have contributed to her popularity in the courtroom. In a recent interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, she discussed the behaviors she looks for while presiding over cases.
"When someone is lying to you, they won't look you straight in the eye. Instead, they will try to deflect because the truth is found in the eyes."
""Women tend to flush in the chest area when they're lying, and men typically sweat and have a glistening appearance while looking from side-to-side," she explained, pointing to the chest area."
"Judy Justice," which has just won its second Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program," premieres with four new episodes on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee on Monday. An all-new episode will air each weekday through October 25. Additionally, season 2 episodes of "Tribunal Justice" are expected to start streaming on Amazon Freevee. Amazon has not yet announced a release date.
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