Jake Gyllenhaal is the latest big-name star to nab himself a project on Apple TV Plus, as he stars in the eight-episode limited series Presumed Innocent. Is this the latest high-quality output from Apple, which has quietly built a strong roster of Apple TV Plus original shows for its subscribers?
It certainly has the pedigree, as Presumed Innocent is adapted from the New York Times best-selling book of the same name by Scott Turow, which was actually previously adapted into a 1990 movie starring Harrison Ford. This adaptation of Turow's story is being handled by David E. Kelly, who has been behind recent hit series The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix, Love & Death and The Calling, as well as J.J. Abrams, whose TV credits include Lost, Alias and Westworld.
Find out everything else you need to know about Presumed Innocent directly below.
Presumed Innocent next episode
The season finale of Presumed Innocent debuted on Apple TV Plus on Wednesday, July 24. In order to watch, you must be a subscriber to the Apple TV Plus streaming service.
After the finale, there won't be any reasons to be sad about Presumed Innocent being over, because Apple TV has renewed the legal drama, so we're getting a Presumed Innocent season 2.
Presumed Innocent recaps
Here are the synopses for each episode of Presumed Innocent so far and our in-depth recaps for them:
Presumed Innocent episode 1, "Bases Loaded"
"Chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich is determined to investigate the horrific murder of his colleague Carolyn Polhemus." Read WTW's Presumed Innocent episode 1 recap.
Presumed Innocent episode 2, "People vs Rozat Sabich"
"Tommy Molto continues to build his case as Raymond comes to Rusty's defense." Read WTW's Presumed Innocent episode 2 recap.
Presumed Innocent episode 3, "Discovery"
"Rusty learns of the evidence against him. Barbara looks to protect herself and her family as new secrets emerge." Read WTW's Presumed Innocent episode 3 recap.
Presumed Innocent episode 4, "The Burden"
"Kyle is confronted about his whereabouts the night of the murder. Tommy questions Carolyn’s son when the case takes a complicated turn." Read WTW's Presumed Innocent episode 4 recap.
Presumed Innocent episode 5, "Pregame"
"Raymond insists Rusty is innocent, but the weight of the looming trial pushes the Sabich family to its breaking point." Read WTW's Presumed Innocent episode 5 recap.
Presumed Innocent episode 6, "The Elements"
"The trial begins. Startling events inside the courtroom threaten to derail proceedings." Read WTW's Presumed Innocent episode 6 recap.
Presumed Innocent episode 7, "The Witness"
"Rusty is forced to pivot his legal strategy. Tommy receives a disturbing message." Read WTW's Presumed Innocent episode 7 recap.
Presumed Innocent episode 8, "The Verdict"
"The real reason behind the horrific murder of Carolyn comes to light."
Read WTW's Presumed Innocent ending explained recap.
Presumed Innocent cast
Jake Gyllenhaal is set to play the lead character of Rusty Sabich, a chief deputy prosecutor in Chicago who becomes involved in a big murder case. This is actually Gyllenhaal's first time leading a TV series, as he has predominantly worked in movies, including 2024's Road House remake, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Nightcrawler and his Oscar-nominated performance in Brokeback Mountain.
The rest of the Presumed Innocent cast is impressive as well with Oscar-nominee Ruth Negga (Loving), Bill Camp (A Man in Full), Elizabeth Marvel (Mrs. Davis), Peter Sarsgaard (Dopesick), O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid's Tale) and Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) also starring in the limited series.
Presumed Innocent plot
Here is the synopsis for Presumed Innocent:
"[T]he series takes viewers on a gripping journey through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney's office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. The series explores obsession, sex, politics and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together."
Presumed Innocent trailer
After previously releasing a teaser trailer, the official trailer for Presumed Innocent is now available. Watch both trailers directly below:
