Prima Facie revolves around Tessa, a barrister in the U.K. and other regions who comes from a working-class background and has achieved great success in her profession.  She is currently experiencing a winning streak, finding joy in the exhilaration of victory and utilizing her opponent’s vulnerabilities to her advantage.

Tessa holds a strong admiration for the legal system, but as a defense attorney, she understands her responsibility to support her client, even if it entails defending a position that may not be entirely truthful.