How to Get Away with Murder is an American serial legal drama series that premiered on ABC during the 2014–15 television season on September 25, 2014.[1] The series was created by Peter Nowalk, produced by Shonda Rhimes and distributed by ABC Studios. Viola Davis stars as a law professor at a prestigious Philadelphia university who, with her students, becomes entwined in a murder plot.[2] The series airs in the slot after Scandal on Thursdays at 10:00 p.m.[3]
The pilot was favorably received by critics, specifically praising Viola Davis' performance. The series premiere on September 25, 2014, had more than 14 million viewers on live broadcast, and over 20 million with DVR.[4]