Look how far Ellen Parsons has come.

The naive attorney was in awe of Patty Hewes and her surroundings when Damages premiered in early 2008.

Now, as evidenced by the season two poster below, Ellen isn't just stepping up in the high-powered legal world; she's stepping on Patty to reach her goals...

Season two of Damages premieres on January 7.

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