Big CBS Prime kicks off 'The Defenders' on 7 November

MUMBAI: English general entertainment channel (GEC) Big CBS Prime is launching new series ?The Defenders? from 7 November 2011 at 9 pm.

The show is a legal drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-out when it comes to representing their clients.

Nick and Pete are the local go-to guys with an eclectic client list who are still looking to hit their own jackpot. Jim Belushi and Jerry O?Connell star as the defense attorneys of the show?s title.

The Defenders has been one of the top-rated legal comedy-drama series in America and the channel is eyeing for a similar success with male audience with its fast-paced storyline LA lifestyle and uber-chic crowd.

Reliance Broadcast Networks business head - television channels Nikhil Mirchandani said, "The Defenders is one of the top rated comedy-drama shows in the US. The success of shows like NCIS and CSI, indicate a high appetite for investigation and action shows amongst our audiences. Bringing the show to the India, only strengthens are programming offering and reaffirms our endeavour to offer the latest, freshest and hottest entertainment from the US."