Presumed Innocent

When a brutal murder rattles the Chicago Prosecutor's Office, a respected prosecutor becomes the prime suspect and everything he thought stable starts to unravel. Rusty Sabich, a seasoned prosecutor, watches his career, reputation, and family life get consumed by suspicion, internal investigations, and relentless media attention. The series follows the procedural unraveling of evidence and the private fallout inside his marriage and home, showing how legal strategy, office politics, and personal loyalties collide. Scenes move between courtroom maneuvers and intimate domestic moments, keeping the focus on how an accusation can change how people see you, how you see yourself, and how fragile trust can become when the law turns back on one of its own.

Released in 2024, the series was created by David E. Kelley with Scott Turow credited for the source material, adapted from Turow's novel. The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty, Ruth Negga as Barbara Sabich, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, and Chase Infiniti, anchoring the drama with recognizable talent.

The show did not sweep major industry awards in its initial season, and it didn’t secure big Emmy or Golden Globe wins. Still, a number of critics highlighted individual performances and the adaptation's faithfulness to the novel, keeping it in awards conversation even if major trophies didn’t follow right away.

The adaptation renewed interest in Scott Turow's book and prompted conversations about prosecutorial power, ethics, and the presumption of innocence in high-profile cases. Specific scenes, especially confrontations and courtroom strategy, have been discussed on podcasts and social feeds, and the series fed mainstream fascination with legal mysteries and domestic consequences of public scandal.

Critical and audience response leaned positive, reflected in a 7.873/10 average from 537 votes. Reviewers praised the central performances and the slow-burn procedural detail, while some critics noted uneven pacing. Major themes include secrecy, moral compromise, marital strain under pressure, and how the justice system can complicate personal loyalties.