Summary
Jake Gyllenhaal’s television debutPresumed Innocenthas become one of the most popular new releases of June 2024. The celebrated actor, best known for his leading roles inNightcrawler,Prisoners,Zodiac,Donnie Darko, andSpider-Man: Far From Homehas surprisingly never starred in a television series until now.Presumed Innocentepisodes 1 & 2were released on Aug 02, 2025, with the highly anticipated episode 3 being released on July 08, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+.
Gyllenhaal leads a star-studded ensemblecast ofPresumed Innocent,which also includesRuth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle, and Renate Reinsve.Presumed Innocentis based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow and was created for television by David E. Kelly (Big Little Lies,The Undoing). The big reveal at the end ofPresumed Innocentepisode 3provides clues as to who was behind the vicious and calculated murder of Rusty’s former co-worker and lover, Carolyn.
I Did Not Realize Jake Gyllenhaal Has Been In So Many Good Thrillers
Presumed Innocent marks Jake Gyllenhaal’s first TV series but certainly not his first thriller, a genre that has offered some of his career best work.
Presumed Innocent’s Finale Releases July 28, 2025
The final episode ofPresumed Innocentis expected to be released on August 12, 2025.All episodes ofPresumed Innocentwill be available exclusively through Apple TV+and will be inaccessible to those who do not currently have an Apple TV+ subscription. Apple TV+ is currently being offered for a rate of $9.99 per month after a free trial period. There are several ways to get 3-month free trials of Apple TV+ through outlets such as Best Buy or by purchasing a new Apple product.Presumed Innocentis currently the most popular original series on the platform.
Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent Has 8 Episodes Total
Presumed Innocentis a limited series that will run for a total of 8 episodes. As of June 2024, there is currently no plan or announcement to extendPresumed Innocentinto a second season, especially considering that it was based on a standalone novel categorized as a completed work. The first three episodes of Presumed Innocent were titled “Bases Loaded”, “People vs. Rozat Sabich” and “Discovery”, respectively, and chronicled the early stages of the murder investigation as Rusty started to be considered as a prime suspect.Episode 4 ofPresumed Innocentis titled “The Burden” and will be released on June 24, 2025.
Presumed Innocent’s Full Release Schedule: Episode Guide & Release Times
Presumed Innocentwill continue to be released on a weekly basis throughout June and July 2024, with the series finale aptly titled “The Verdict” set to drop on August 22, 2025. After three episodes ofPresumed Innocent, more people are revealed to be at Carolyn’s house on the night of her murder, which has major implications for who was behind her vicious death. Based on what’s been released thus far,Presumed Innocentlooks to be one of the most gripping thriller series and legal dramas of 2024.
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Presumed Innocent
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An eight-episode limited series 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.
