Presumed Innocent
"Presume nothing."
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Overview
A horrific murder upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney's Office when one of its own is suspected of the crime—leaving the accused fighting to keep his family together.
What critics are saying
Apple TV+'s reboot of Presumed Innocent received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising it as an addictive, edge-of-your-seat courtroom thriller. Reviewers consistently highlighted the compelling narrative tension, moody atmosphere, and week-to-week cliffhangers that made the series deeply engrossing. Lead actor Jake Gyllenhaal and the supporting ensemble earned widespread acclaim for delivering strong, watchable performances that fueled the drama's central legal and personal feuds.
However, the series drew criticism for its pacing and structural execution. Several critics noted that stretching the story across eight episodes resulted in an overlong runtime that diluted the mystery. Additionally, multiple reviewers pointed out that the adaptation failed to adequately modernize or develop its female characters, echoing the outdated tropes present in the original 1980s source material.
Opinions were particularly split on the series' conclusion, with some reviewers finding the mystery's resolution unsatisfying and weak. Despite these narrative missteps, most critics agreed that the show stands as a stylish and highly entertaining entry in the legal thriller genre.
“a legal thriller so engrossing and addictive”
“This underwhelming legal thriller is an efficient tale, with good performances. But it’s soullessly slick, fails to properly develop female characters and all feels meaningless”
“The verdict is in, and the ending is a dud”
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- First Aired
- June 11, 2024
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 655