Opening statements in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial are set to commence this Tuesday in the normally sleepy city of Wilmington, Delaware. But given the anticipation, you’d be forgiven for thinking the city is hosting the Oscars rather than a courtroom drama (CBS; NBC).

The trial, much like an episode of a legal thriller, sees Hunter Biden facing three felony charges related to the illegal purchase and possession of a firearm in 2018 while he was, allegedly, as high as a kite (CBS; NBC). The charges, perhaps no surprise, have enticed a slew of media spectators and popcorn vendors alike.

Hunter Biden, ever the resilient protagonist, has pleaded not guilty to the charges (CBS; NBC). His defense could be described as something right out of a John Grisham novel, with a jury of twelve, featuring ten women and six men—as diverse as a box of assorted chocolates—selected on Monday (CBS).

Adding plot twists to the mix, FBI Special Agent Erika Jensen is slated to be the prosecution's first witness. Surely, a Special Agent’s testimony could be riveting enough to warrant a few commercial breaks, but alas, we’ll have to settle for court recess (CBS; NBC).

Hunter Biden's legal woes began in September when a federal grand jury indictment came knocking, right after a diversion agreement and a plea deal related to misdemeanor tax charges spiraled down the drain (CBS; NBC). This turn of events led prosecutors to whip out their most persuasive weapons—text messages and excerpts from Hunter's candid memoir, 'Beautiful Things'—as evidence of his drug use. Because nothing says courtroom drama like reading out smudged text messages and poignant literary passages (CBS).

For some added star power, witnesses for the prosecution include Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and Hallie Biden. Nothing like a bit of family exposé to keep the audience at the edge of their seats (CBS; NBC).

And for the pièce de résistance—you guessed it—a potential 25-year sentence and a show-stopping $750,000 in fines if Biden is convicted on all counts (CBS).

Meanwhile, the atmosphere was tangibly charged as First Lady Jill Biden made a notable appearance at the court session on Monday, surely adding a touch of political flair to this courtroom spectacle (NBC).

Hunter Biden’s legal team plans to call in the big guns—expert witnesses on addiction, forensic psychiatry, and forensic toxicology—to piece together his defense. Although, some of this anticipated testimony has been challenged by prosecutors, potentially leading to a few objections and more gavel-pounding moments (CBS; NBC).

Finally, the juror details have been further clarified. A jury of 12, evenly split between men and women, alongside four alternates, was selected from a pool of over 60 potential candidates. Because what's a courtroom drama without a well-defined supporting cast? (NBC).

As the curtain rises on this legal drama, all that’s left is for spectators to sit back, munch on their popcorn, and watch as the narrative unfolds—a saga complete with a high-profile defendant, compelling witnesses, and more legal wrangling than you can shake a gavel at. Tune in next time, same court channel, same court time.