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Genre | Legal thriller |
Created by | David E. Kelley |
Based on | Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow |
Showrunner | David E. Kelley |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Running time | 42–50 minutes |
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Network | Apple TV+ |
Release | June 12, 2024 – present |
Presumed Innocent is an American legal thriller television series created by David E. Kelley, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Scott Turow. The series is the first television adaptation of the book, following the 1990 film adaptation starring Harrison Ford and Brian Dennehy. It premiered on Apple TV+ on June 12, 2024. [1] In July 2024, the series was renewed for a second season. [2]
A prosecutor becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his colleague with whom he was having an affair.
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No. | Title | Directed by | Teleplay by | Original release date [3] | Prod. code |
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1 | "Bases Loaded" | Anne Sewitsky | Written by : David E. Kelley | June 12, 2024 | T13.23851 |
2 | "People vs. Rozat Sabich" | Anne Sewitsky | Written by : David E. Kelley | June 12, 2024 | T13.23852 |
3 | "Discovery" | Greg Yaitanes | Miki Johnson and David E. Kelley | June 19, 2024 | T13.23853 |
4 | "The Burden" | Greg Yaitanes | Sharr White & David E. Kelley | June 26, 2024 | T13.23854 |
5 | "Pregame" | Greg Yaitanes | David E. Kelley & Sharr White & Miki Johnson | July 3, 2024 | T13.23855 |
6 | "The Elements" | Greg Yaitanes | Sharr White & Miki Johnson | July 10, 2024 | T13.23856 |
7 | "The Witness" | Greg Yaitanes | Sharr White & Miki Johnson & David E. Kelley | July 17, 2024 | T13.23857 |
8 | "The Verdict" | Anne Sewitsky | David E. Kelley & Sharr White & Miki Johnson | July 24, 2024 | T13.23858 |
In February 2022, it was announced that Apple TV+ had ordered an eight-episode miniseries adaptation of Scott Turow's novel Presumed Innocent created by David E. Kelley who also executive produced alongside Dustin Thomason, J. J. Abrams, Ben Stephenson, and Matthew Tinker. Kelley also served as showrunner. [4] In December, Jake Gyllenhaal entered negotiations to star and executive produce. [5] He would be confirmed by January 2023, with Ruth Negga, Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel joining the cast. Greg Yaitanes and Anne Sewitsky were hired to direct. [6] [7] In February, additional actors cast included Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle, Lily Rabe and Nana Mensah. [8] [9] Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans and Sarunas J. Jackson joined the cast in March. [10]
Filming began in February 2023 in Pasadena, California. [11]
On July 12, 2024, Apple TV+ renewed the series for a second season. [2] On October 29, 2024, it was reported that the upcoming novel Dissection Of A Murder by Jo Murray is to be used as a source material for the second season. [12]
Presumed Innocent had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, 2024, and was released on Apple TV+ on June 12, 2024. [1]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 76% approval rating with an average rating of 7/10, based on 68 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Enlivened by an outstanding ensemble, Presumed Innocent isn't guilty of upstaging the original movie but acquits itself well as an entertaining courtroom drama." [13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 64 out of 100 based on 33 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [14]
In a review for Variety , Aramide Tinubu called Presumed Innocent "one of the best legal thrillers to arrive on television in years". She also praised the development of the characters, especially Gyllenhaal's Sabich. [15] Lucy Mangan of The Guardian was less effusive, awarding the show 3 out of 5 stars. Mangan described it as "an efficient tale, with good performances. But it’s soullessly slick, fails to properly develop female characters and all feels meaningless". [16] A negative review from Mike Hale of The New York Times criticized the show's "claustrophobic atmosphere, the emphasis on psychology and trite family drama". Hale's review also disliked the performances, writing "Gyllenhaal is sweaty, jumpy and over the top". [17]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2025 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series | Ruth Negga | Pending | [18] |
Saturn Awards | Best Action / Thriller Television Series | Presumed Innocence | Pending | [19] | |
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