Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent
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Presumed Innocent

"Presume nothing."

7.8
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

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reviewers pointed out that the adaptation failed to adequately modernize or develop its female characters, echoing the outdated tropes present in the original 1980s source material.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”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Apple TV Amazon Channel
UK • US • CA
Apple TV
CA • US • UK
Why fans love it

This 2024 remake of the classic courtroom drama reexamines the tension between personal betrayal and public duty. Set against the stark landscape of the Chicago legal system, the narrative transforms a standard homicide investigation into an intense character study. The focus remains locked on how a single act of infidelity collapses the professional and private lives of those working within the prosecutor's office.

Jake Gyllenhaal anchors a story that trades simple procedural mechanics for the messy, subjective experience of a man labeled a criminal by his own colleagues. By centering the conflict on the psychological fallout of the accused, the series moves away from courtroom theatrics to prioritize the claustrophobic nature of a life unraveling. It stays grounded in the friction between established systems of justice and the unpredictable, often darker reality of individual motive.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 45
Regulars 12
Longest run 6 eps
Show 37 more
Peter Sarsgaard as Tommasino 'Tommy' Molto Kingston Rumi Southwick as Kyle Sabich Lily Rabe as Dr. Liz Rush 4 episodes James Hiroyuki Liao as Dr. Herbert Kumagai 5 episodes Virginia Kull as Eugenia 6 episodes Matthew Alan as Dalton Caldwell 6 episodes Tate Birchmore as Michael Caldwell 6 episodes Bryan Gallo as Reporter Jones 2 episodes Timothy Davis-Reed as Father Martin 1 episode Betsy Soo as Judge Smith 1 episode Bella Shaw as Reporter 1 episode Noma Dumezweni as Judge Laryn Lyttle 6 episodes Roberta Bassin as Mrs. Lancaster 6 episodes Grace Rowe as Detective Stevens 1 episode Gabby Beans as Mya Winslow 6 episodes Rosanna Arquette as Kate 1 episode Sarunas J. Jackson as Clifton 3 episodes Bridget Oberlin as Reporter Lisa James 2 episodes MARS as Jeanine 3 episodes Mark Harelik as Liam Reynolds 3 episodes Yomary Cruz as Reporter #1 1 episode Christopher Wolfe as Reporter #2 1 episode Alexandra Fatovich as Reporter #3 1 episode Cinai Leonard as Tina 1 episode Marco Rodríguez as Brian Ratzer 3 episodes Eileen Álvarez as Laura Ratzer 2 episodes Christopher Thornton as Jeremy Buck 1 episode Brian Cousins as Dr. Harris 1 episode Rick Chambers as Anchor 1 episode Rasha Goel as Legal Expert 1 episode Marcus Parks as Radio Host 1 (voice) 1 episode Ed Larson as Radio Host 2 (voice) 1 episode Henry Zebrowski as Radio Host 3 (voice) 1 episode Brit Prawat as Podcast Host 2 (voice) 1 episode Ashley Flowers as Podcast Host 1 (voice) 1 episode Mary Lynn Rajskub as Pathologist 1 episode Mladen Radojicic as Judge Lyttle's Bailiff 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

chicago, illinois based on novel or book infidelity female lover remake murder courtroom prosecutor courtroom drama married man legal thriller homicide investigation
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
June 11, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
655