'Damages' is a critically acclaimed American legal drama set in the high stakes world of New York litigation. It follows the lives of ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) and her protege Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). Each season features a major case that Patty and her firm take on. The series has won a number of awards, including two Emmys and a Golden Globe for Close. It premiered on BBC One in 2008 and ran for five seasons.