Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent
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Presumed Innocent

"Presume nothing."

7.8
Yr 2024
Status Returning Series
Drama Mystery
Your Verdict
Unrated

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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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 71 /100

Apple TV+'s reimagining of Presumed Innocent received largely positive reactions for its compelling pacing, tense courtroom drama, and central mystery. Critics praised the series as an engrossing, binge-worthy legal thriller anchored by a commanding lead performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. Several reviewers noted that its steady drip of cliffhangers and moody atmosphere effectively kept viewers guessing throughout the trial.

However, the show faced noticeable pushback from critics who felt it was stretched too thin across its eight-episode runtime. Detractors, including The Guardian and The New York Times, argued the series was slick but emotionally cold, pointing to underdeveloped female characters and a lack of narrative purpose. Other reviewers found the finale anticlimactic, suggesting the adaptation stumbled in bringing its central whodunnit to a satisfying conclusion.

“A legal thriller so engrossing and addictive it’s mildly infuriating Apple TV+ isn’t making the whole thing available in one go”

“Strong performances and a compelling plot makes Presumed Innocent addictive television.”

“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”

“Jake Gyllenhaal stuns but is let down by the runtime”

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
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
as Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich
Ruth Negga
Ruth Negga
as Barbara Sabich
Renate Reinsve
Renate Reinsve
as Carolyn Polhemus
Bill Camp
Bill Camp
as Raymond Horgan
O-T Fagbenle
O-T Fagbenle
as Nico Della Guardia
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti
as Jaden Sabich
Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel
as Lorraine Horgan
Nana Mensah
Nana Mensah
as Det. Alana 'Rigo' Rodriguez
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 (archive footage) (uncredited) 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

Assistant Costume Designer
Christina McAlinden Tyler Kinney
Additional Music
James Newberry
Post Production Assistant
Natalie Sayth Toby Cole
Leadman
Cheryl Gould Strang
Craft Service
William Wright
Technical Advisor
Brian Luce Elizabeth Kinney David Kanuth
Set Production Assistant
Emily Kotanchik Zak Moses Frances Hutchison
Post Production Supervisor
Zach Moss
Assistant Art Director
Madeline O'Brien Toi Whitaker
Hair Department Head
Karicean 'Karen' Dick
Creator
David E. Kelley
Director of Photography
Daniel Voldheim
Key Grip
Graeme Dickson
Second Assistant Director
Anna Vogt
Set Decoration
Jill Rolie-December
Costume Design
Johanna Argan
Script Supervisor
Mary Anne Seward
Property Master
Jode Mann
Makeup Department Head
Donald Mowat
Digital Imaging Technician
Gregson Bays Gabrio
Director
Anne Sewitsky
Script Coordinator
Sutton Dewey
"A" Camera Operator
Joe Lindsay
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
June 11, 2024
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
693