“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)
There will always be something new to learn in the world. Even when you’re sitting at home relaxing while watching your favorite show.
We’ve covered the wonderful releases of Pure Flix before, but once again they’re back with more!
The newest Pure Flix Original series, “Eleanor’s Bench,” starring Karen Abercrombie as Eleanor Thomason, a juvenile court judge, is a show full of every loving aspect.
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?
Throughout the first few episodes of the show, we come to learn quite a few things about Eleanor.
She wasn’t always a juvenile court judge, but they take a deep dive into some of her origin stories, family matters, and even her past regrets and pains.
You’ll see how much Eleanor has to juggle while learning something meaningful along the way.
Episode 4 Review
In this particular episode, Eleanor confesses about a promise that you she made to her childhood best friend, Natasha.
The promise was to always look out for Natasha’s daughter, Jewels, who is also dealing with legal troubles of her own. These troubles are not only affecting Eleanor but also Jewel’s son Dravyon. With things unraveling in court against Jewels, Eleanor feels she’s not living up to the promise she made to Natasha.
On top of that, Eleanor is dealing with trauma from her past.
With so much on her plate, difficult decisions have to be made, but what really matter is who Eleanor can trust.
This is a touching show that shines a light on the juvenile justice system in an informative an enlightening way. From watching alone you can truly connect to different characters who you may possibly relate to.
This new show is full of important lessons about following God’s calling, practicing self-control, learning from your past, and discovering that you are enough and deserving of God’s love.
You may be starting Eleanor’s Bench late, but you can watch with your family on Pure Flix today!