I'm not usually big on legal shows, but I have high hopes that FX's new series, "Damages," [1] will be the exception. The show, which stars Glenn Close as a powerful attorney, was already one of my top 10 reasons to watch TV this summer [1], and now that I've seen some clips, I'm even more curious to see what FX has up its sleeve with this one.

The preview for "Damages" reminded me a bit of The Devil Wears Prada — albeit a much more serious, higher-stakes version. Close plays Patty Hewes, a high-profile, ruthless lawyer who is determined to win at all costs. Her new protege, Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne), is a young, innocent, newly engaged associate lawyer who wants to use her law degree for good. Their common opponent is Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), an allegedly corrupt self-made billionaire whom Patty is attempting to bankrupt and personally destroy.

The show looks quite a bit darker than what I was expecting, with more intrigue than your average legal series. "Damages" premieres Tuesday, July 24, but for now you can watch a clip and tell me your first impressions if you

Photo and video courtesy of FX [2]