The Twelve review by CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

Blog post published at 12:28 AM GMT on March 29th, 2024 and last updated at 1:19 AM GMT on the same day.

If you remove a smartphone from someone who is under 40 years old, it is like they are being deprived of their essential need for oxygen. Majority of individuals cannot even finish a meal or walk from their front door to the bus stop without continuously scrolling through their phone.

Nowadays, can we rely on a jury to fairly judge a homicide trial that could take several months without resorting to Googling the accused?

The individuals selected to serve as jurors on The Twelve, an Australian television drama featuring Sam Neill in the role of a compelling defense attorney, are already scrolling through various social media platforms prior to the commencement of the trial.

Everyone knows that it's against the rules. The leader in charge, Corrie (played by Pallavi Sharda), states clearly: 'We must not conduct any investigations beyond the courtroom, which implies no searching on Google or checking any news articles related to the case.'

The Twelve is a dramatic television show originating from Australia. Its lead role is played by the charming Sam Neill, who portrays a defence attorney.

One of the jurors shrugged and questioned, "How is that monitored?" Later on, a few jurors are tirelessly scouring social media and news videos, attempting to conduct their own investigation on the defendant - Kate Lawson (portrayed by Kate Mulvany). She is being charged with the murder of her 14-year-old niece, and for concealing the body, in a homicide that involves twisted sexual elements.

The TV series premiered in Australia in 2022 and is a remake of a show from Belgium. It brings attention to a serious issue that many people face - being addicted to investigating things on the internet using their phones. This is becoming a major problem, as seen with recent events like the disappearance of Nicola Bulley and the spread of disturbing conspiracy theories about the health of Princess Diana. It's clear that internet sleuthing has gotten out of control.

It is likely that a lot of individuals serving on juries will feel compelled to act like detectives in true-crime scenarios. It would be impractical and harsh to isolate juries, but what other choice do we have if we cannot rely on them to guarantee a just trial?

Kate Mulvany plays the role of Kate Lawson in The Twelve, an Australian drama series that has recently been released.

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One problem that could hinder the fairness of justice in this mature story is the frequent occurrence of explicit sexual scenes and continuous use of profanity, including among lawyers during the court proceedings. A particular juror arrives wearing a shirt displaying a vulgar phrase, but the judge permits it on the condition that it is worn with the inside-out.

Neill is demonstrating his exemplary hypnosis skills by guiding his client to obtain the sympathy of the jury in a manner that resembles a tiger getting ready to attack. Mulvany, on the other hand, comes across as confident and proud, which only serves to make the jury dislike her even further. Her attitude, along with the lack of supporting evidence, seems to encourage the jury to conclude that she is guilty.

Dramatic events are unfolding in the jury room that are hidden from view. A person is choosing not to disclose their identity, and someone else has identified Corrie as the child of a wealthy business duo who have died. There are already hints of blackmail circulating around the room.

One person who is particularly at risk is Georgina, a young mother portrayed by Brooke Satchwell. Her husband is very controlling and becomes extremely jealous when he discovers that she has been chosen for jury duty after going through her handbag. This causes him to fly into a cold, jealous rage where he is truly furious, and he even goes so far as to lock her in the bathroom.

The actual culprits could be found beyond the courtroom instead of inside it.