(CNN) Silliness abounds in "Trial & Error," a crime mockumentary buoyed by John Lithgow's performance as an accused murderer who seems perpetually clueless about the seriousness of his plight. High art it's not, but as breezy, reasonably clever comedies go, this NBC show earns a favorable verdict. Set in a small Southern town, the series centers on Larry being accused of murdering his wife. Lithgow is well served by a role perfectly suited to his goofy side -- less Robert Durst than "3rd Rock From the Sun." In the middle of calling 911 to report that he thinks his wife is dead, he puts them on hold to accept a call from his cable company.

Source: CNN March 13, 2017 16:52 UTC