Jake Gyllenhaal Legal Thriller Series With 85% RT Audience Score Becomes Streaming Hit

Jake Gyllenhaal’s legal thriller show, Presumed Innocent, has become a streaming hit. Based on Scott Turow’s 1987 novel of the same name, the new Apple TV+ miniseries features Gyllenhaal starring as Rusty Sabich, a lawyer at the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office who becomes the lead suspect in a murder. The Presumed Innocent reviews have been generally positive from critics, and the series currently enjoys a respectable 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now, Reelgood reveals that Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent ranks second on a list of the most popular streaming titles in the U.S. for the week of June 13 – 19. The legal thriller series is beaten only by Netflix’s Hit Man, but comes ahead of other titles like The Boys, Monkey Man, and Brats. Check out the full top 10 list below:

Presumed Innocent’s Streaming Success Explained

Why Jake Gyllenhaal’s New Show Is A Hit

Presumed Innocent‘s Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score currently sits at 75%, suggesting a somewhat softer response from critics than from audiences. Despite this, reviews generally praise the new Apple TV+ series, with the Presumed Innocent cast proving to be a particularly strong aspect of the show, on top of its central mystery. In addition to the positive reviews, Gyllenhaal’s presence as the lead is likely a major reason for the show’s success.

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Gyllenhaal somewhat rarely takes on more traditional leading man roles, at least compared to some of his contemporaries, but he’s still a major Hollywood star. His power as a lead actor was demonstrated earlier this year with Prime Video’s Road House remake, which also became a major streaming success despite more lukewarm reviews. In addition to Gyllenhaal’s star power, Presumed Innocent being based on existing IP is also a major benefit.

Not only is the show sure to appeal to those who read Turow’s book, but the story was previously adapted into a movie starring Harrison Ford in 1990. The Presumed Innocent movie was generally well-regarded by critics and became a major box office success, and it’s likely that audiences who enjoyed that film would be interested in seeing a new take on that same story. Presumed Innocent won’t be getting a season 2 since it’s being billed as a limited series, but the show is evidently finding its audience.

New episodes of Presumed Innocent are released on Apple TV+ on Wednesdays.

Source: Reelgood

Presumed Innocent (2024)

“Presumed Innocent” is an eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, hailing from David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams and is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow. Starring Gyllenhaal in the lead role of chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich, the 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. The star-studded ensemble cast of the thriller also includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle and Renate Reinsve.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal , Ruth Negga , Bill Camp , Elizabeth Marvel , Renate Reinsve , Peter Sarsgaard , O-T Fagbenle , Chase Infiniti , Lily Rabe , Nana Mensah , Matthew Alan , Kingston Rumi Southwick

Release Date

June 14, 2024

Seasons

1

Streaming Service(s)

Apple TV+

Writers

David E. Kelley

Directors

Greg Yaitanes , Anne Sewitsky

Creator(s)

David E. Kelley

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