Display device

A display device comprising:

• an array substrate;
• a counter substrate;
• a liquid crystal layer between the array substrate and the counter substrate;
• and
• a light source disposed so as to emit light into a side surface of the array substrate or a side surface of the counter substrate,
• wherein the array substrate comprises, in a display region:
• a plurality of signal lines arranged with spaces in a first direction;
• a plurality of scanning lines arranged with spaces in a second direction;
• a grid-shaped organic insulating layer that extends along the scanning lines and the signal lines on the array substrate and overlies the scanning lines and the signal lines;
• a plurality of pixel electrodes provided in respective regions surrounded by the scanning lines and the signal lines;
• and
• a first orientation film that covers the pixel electrodes,
• wherein a portion of each of the pixel electrodes is disposed above and overlaps a slant surface of the organic insulating layer, and
• wherein the counter substrate comprises:
• a common electrode located in positions at least overlapping the respective pixel electrodes;
• a protective film that has an insulating capability and a light transmitting capability and covers a side of the common electrode facing the array substrate at least in the display region;
• and
• a second orientation film that covers the protective film.