The big picture
- Jake Gyllenhaal makes his breakthrough on television with the Apple TV+ drama “Presumed Innocent,” captivating audiences and receiving much praise from critics.
- The legal thriller is based on the novel by Scott Turow and follows Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabich in his fight to prove his innocence.
- The star-studded cast includes Lily Rabe, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp and others, making Presumed Innocent a must-see on Apple TV+.
In all his years in the entertainment industry, there were very few moments when Jake Gyllenhaal has said goodbye to full-length productions and tried her hand at television. In addition to presenting Saturday Night Live a few times and as a guest in episodes of Sesame Street And About Amy Schumerthe actor’s TV credits are very meager. But that changed this year with the release of the Apple TV+ drama, For lack of evidence.
The David E. Kelley-created legal thriller immediately captivated audiences when it hit the streamer in June, and its popularity prompted the network to greenlight it for a follow-up season a month later. So now Gyllenhaal’s name is not only attached to the lead role in a television production for the very first time, but it’s also a gigantic hit with fans, even landing in the platform’s top 10 most-watched titles of the week. And the Donnie Darko Star is not the only big name on the show’s list, as others, including Lily Rabe (American Horror Story), Ruth Negga (Loving), Bill Camp (The Queen’s Gambit), Peter Sarsgaard (Memory), OT Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale), Renate Reinsve (The worst person in the world), Nana Mensah (The Diplomat), Elizabeth Marvel (House of Cards) and more are also involved.
If the title For lack of evidence If your phone rings, there is a good reason for it. This may be the first time, Scott TurowAlthough the 1987 novel of the same name was adapted into episodes, this is not the only time we have seen the plot on screen. Back in 1990 Alan J. Pakula (Sophie’s decision) first questioned the innocence of a man with a Cinema adaptation led by Harrison Ford (Blade Runner) And Brian Dennehy (Tommy Young). Like the show that followed, the film was widely hailed as a success both at the box office and by critics. Speaking of critical acclaim, did we mention that Apple TV+ For lack of evidence celebrates the mark of a hit with an approval rating of 78% on Rotten tomatoes?
What is “Presumed Innocent” about?
From the mind behind hits like The practice, Ally McBealAnd Big little liesKelley’s latest TV monster follows Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabich, a powerful prosecutor who seems to have it allBut when his colleague Carolyn Polhemus (Reinsve) is found murdered, the truth about the couple’s inappropriate relationship, which went from a professional relationship to a romantic one, comes to light, making Rusty the prime suspect. Although he claims his innocence, the evidence does not paint Rusty in a good light, as he was not only with her the night of her murder, but also stalked the victim. With no one on his side, Rusty fights against all odds to prove his innocence in Carolyn’s death.
Find out what all the fuss is about. For lack of evidence is now streaming on one of Apple TV+’s top spots.
For Lack of Evidence (2024)
It tells the story of a gruesome murder that throws the Chicago district attorney’s office into turmoil when one of their own men is suspected of the murder.
- Pour
- Jake Gyllenhaal, Tate Birchmore, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Roberta Bassin
- Main genre
- drama
- Seasons
- 1
Watch on Apple TV+
