Presumed Innocent (TV series)

American legal thriller television series

Presumed Innocent

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Genre| Legal thriller
Created by| David E. Kelley
Based on| Presumed Innocent
by Scott Turow
Showrunner| David E. Kelley
Starring|

* Jake Gyllenhaal
* Ruth Negga
* Bill Camp
* O-T Fagbenle
* Chase Infiniti
* Nana Mensah
* Renate Reinsve
* Peter Sarsgaard
* Kingston Rumi Southwick
* Elizabeth Marvel

Music by|

* Danny Bensi
* Saunder Jurriaans

Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
No. of seasons| 1
No. of episodes| 8
Production
Executive producers|

* David E. Kelley
* J. J. Abrams
* Rachel Rusch Rich
* Jake Gyllenhaal
* Dustin Thomason
* Matthew Tinker
* Sharr White
* Anne Sewitsky
* Greg Yaitanes

Producers|

* Caroline James
* Trevor Baker
* Andrew Balek

Cinematography|

* Daniel Voldheim
* Doug Emmett

Editors|

* Trevor Baker
* Eleanor Infante [d]
* Philip Neel
* Ryan Jones
* Tyler Eversmann
* Amy Pellouchoud
* Rafa Garcia
* Emilio Luc Castillo

Running time| 42–50 minutes
Production companies|

* Bad Robot
* David E. Kelley Productions
* Old Curiosity Shop Productions
* Nine Stories Productions
* Warner Bros. Television Studios

Original release
Network| Apple TV+
Release| June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12) –
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 book was previously adapted into the 1990 film 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] The second season will be based on a case from the novel Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray.[3]

Since its debut, Presumed Innocent has garnered significant acclaim as Apple TV+'s most-watched drama, praised for its "endlessly watchable" performance by Jake Gyllenhaal and lauded as "one of the best legal thrillers to arrive on television in years."[4][5]

The series first season has received four nomination at 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, all of which were acting nomination for Gyllenhaal, Negga, Camp and Sarsgaard.

## Premise

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A prosecutor becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his colleague with whom he was having an affair.

## Cast

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### Season 1

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#### Main

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* Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich
* Ruth Negga as Barbara Sabich
* Bill Camp as Raymond Horgan
* O-T Fagbenle as Nico Della Guardia
* Chase Infiniti as Jaden Sabich
* Nana Mensah as Det. Alana Rodriguez
* Renate Reinsve as Carolyn Polhemus
* Peter Sarsgaard as Tommy Molto
* Kingston Rumi Southwick as Kyle Sabich
* Elizabeth Marvel as Lorraine Horgan

#### Recurring

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* Lily Rabe as Dr. Liz Rush
* James Hiroyuki Liao as Herbert Kumagai
* Virginia Kull as Eugenia
* Matthew Alan as Dalton Caldwell
* Tate Birchmore [d] as Michael Caldwell
* Noma Dumezweni as Judge Lyttle
* Gabby Beans as Mya

#### Guest

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* Mark Harelik as Liam Reynolds
* Rosanna Arquette as Kate
* Sarunas J. Jackson as Clifton
* Marco Rodríguez as Brian Ratzer
* Mary Lynn Rajskub as Pathologist

### Season 2

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* Rachel Brosnahan as Leila Reynolds[6]
* Jack Reynor[7]

## Episodes

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No.| Title| Directed by| Teleplay by| Original release date [8]| Prod.
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1| "Bases Loaded"| Anne Sewitsky| Written by : David E. Kelley| June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)| T13.23851
2| "People vs. Rozat Sabich"| Anne Sewitsky| Written by : David E. Kelley| June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)| T13.23852
3| "Discovery"| Greg Yaitanes| Miki Johnson and David E. Kelley| June 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)| T13.23853
4| "The Burden"| Greg Yaitanes| Sharr White & David E. Kelley| June 26, 2024 (2024-06-26)| T13.23854
5| "Pregame"| Greg Yaitanes| David E. Kelley & Sharr White & Miki Johnson| July 3, 2024 (2024-07-03)| T13.23855
6| "The Elements"| Greg Yaitanes| Sharr White & Miki Johnson| July 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)| T13.23856
7| "The Witness"| Greg Yaitanes| Sharr White & Miki Johnson & David E. Kelley| July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)| T13.23857
8| "The Verdict"| Anne Sewitsky| David E. Kelley & Sharr White & Miki Johnson| July 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)| T13.23858

## Production

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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.[9] In December, Jake Gyllenhaal entered negotiations to star and executive produce.[10] 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.[11][12] In February, additional actors cast included Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle, Lily Rabe and Nana Mensah.[13][14] Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans and Sarunas J. Jackson joined the cast in March.[15]

Filming for the series began in February 2023 in Pasadena, California.[16]

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.[17] On June 10, 2025, Rachel Brosnahan was cast in a lead role for the second season.[6] On July 29, 2025, Jack Reynor joined the starring cast.[7]

## Release

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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]

## Reception

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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."[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 64 out of 100 based on 33 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[19]

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.[20] 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".[21] 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".[22]

### Accolades

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Nominee(s)  | Result  | Ref.

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2025

| Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama | Jake Gyllenhaal | Nominated  | [23]
Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series | Ruth Negga | Nominated  | [24]
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Jake Gyllenhaal  | Pending  | [25]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Bill Camp | Pending
Peter Sarsgaard | Pending
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Ruth Negga  | Pending
Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Drama or Genre Series | Jake Gyllenhaal  | Nominated  | [26]
Saturn Awards | Best Action / Thriller Television Series | Presumed Innocent | Nominated  | [27]
Writers Guild of America Awards | Limited Series | Miki Johnson, David E. Kelley, and Sharr White | Nominated  | [28]

## References

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1. ^ a b Petski, Denise (April 24, 2024). "'Presumed Innocent': Apple Moves Up Premiere Date For Jake Gyllenhaal-Led Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
2. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (July 12, 2024). "'Presumed Innocent' Renewed For Season 2 As It Becomes Apple TV+'s Most Watched Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
3. ^ Bell, Amanda (October 29, 2024). "'Presumed Innocent' Season 2 Plot Revealed". TV Insider. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
4. ^ "Apple's global hit drama "Presumed Innocent" lands season two renewal". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
5. ^ "'Presumed Innocent' Ending Explained: Who Was the Killer in the Jake Gyllenhaal Drama?". People.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
6. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (June 10, 2025). "'Presumed Innocent' Season 2 Casts Rachel Brosnahan in Lead Role". Variety. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
7. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 29, 2025). "Jack Reynor To Star Opposite Rachel Brosnahan In Season 2 Of 'Presumed Innocent' At Apple TV+ – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
8. ^ "Shows A-Z – Presumed Innocent on Apple TV+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
9. ^ White, Peter (February 3, 2022). "Presumed Innocent Limited Series Adaptation From David E. Kelley & J.J. Abrams Ordered At Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 7, 2022). "Jake Gyllenhaal To Headline & EP Presumed Innocent Apple TV+ Series From David E. Kelley & J.J. Abrams". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 5, 2023). "Ruth Negga Joins Jake Gyllenhaal In Presumed Innocent Apple TV+ Series From David E. Kelley & J.J. Abrams". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 25, 2023). "Bill Camp & Elizabeth Marvel Join Presumed Innocent Apple TV+ Series; Greg Yaitanes To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 7, 2023). "Presumed Innocent: Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard & O-T Fagbenle Join Apple TV+ Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 10, 2023). "Presumed Innocent: Chase Infiniti, Lily Rabe, Nana Mensah, Matthew Alan & Kingston Rumi Southwick Cast In Apple TV+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
15. ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 24, 2023). "Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans & Sarunas J. Jackson Board Apple TV+ Series Presumed Innocent". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
16. ^ Deutsch, Erik (July 18, 2022). "California's Boosted Tax Credit Program Welcomes New and Relocating TV Series" (Press release). Hollywood, California, U.S.: California Film Commission. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 29, 2024). "'Presumed Innocent' To Leave Scott Turow Universe In Season 2 With 'Dissection Of A Murder' As Source Material". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
18. ^ "Presumed Innocent: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
19. ^ "Presumed Innocent: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
20. ^ Tinubu, Aramide (June 10, 2024). "Jake Gyllenhaal Is Endlessly Watchable in Apple TV+'s Brilliant 'Presumed Innocent' Adaptation: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
21. ^ Mangan, Lucy (June 12, 2024). "Presumed Innocent review – Jake Gyllenhaal gets his first TV role … and it's impossible to care about it". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
22. ^ Hale, Mike (June 11, 2024). "'Presumed Innocent' Review: Disorder in the Court". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
23. ^ Barnard, Matthew (December 9, 2024). "NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 82nd ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®". Golden Globes. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
24. ^ Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (December 4, 2024). "Spirit Awards 2025 Nominations: 'Anora' and 'I Saw the TV Glow' Lead Film Categories, 'Shōgun' Rules TV". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
25. ^ "Presumed Innocent". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
26. ^ "2024 Nominees | International Press Academy". Retrieved December 16, 2024.
27. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 5, 2024). "'Dune: Part Two', 'Fallout' Lead Saturn Awards Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
28. ^ Petski, Denise (February 15, 2025). "WGA Awards: 'Anora' & 'Nickel Boys' Take Top Screenplay Prizes; 'Hacks', 'Shōgun', 'The Penguin' Among TV Winners — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved March 20, 2025.

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