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Jake Gyllenhaal takes the lead in Presumed Innocent. This new take comes after the 90s film and is based on the novel by Scott Turow. This miniseries is from director David E. Kelley and actor Jake Gyllenhaal who have injected new life into this gripping legal drama.

Rozat “Rusty” Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal), the chief deputy prosecutor in Cook County, finds himself dragged into a dark murder case when his colleague Carolyn Polhemus (Renate Reinsve) is found brutally murdered. As Rusty delves into the investigation, suspicions swirl around him due to his past affair with Carolyn, known to a select few, including his wife Barbara (Ruth Negga).

Office politics plays a big part. Tensions escalate as Rusty’s rival Nico Della Guardia (O-T Fagbenle) takes on the case to gain leverage in a fiercely contested election against District Attorney Raymond Horgan (Bill Camp) who happens to be defending Sabich.

Kelley’s adaptation streamlines the narrative. This stretch allows deeper exploration of Rusty’s psyche and the emotional fallout from his actions. It also illustrates the impact the trial has on his family and coworkers as they grapple with the case, which is dividing them into two factions.

A contemporary reinterpretation that resonates with modern audiences. It holds the promise of a gripping psychological thriller fused with legal drama, with early signs suggesting an engaging exploration of guilt, ambition, and complex human relationships. However, be prepared for dramatic twists that could hijack the narrative, which is commonplace in Kelley’s work.

WHERE TO WATCH- Watch the miniseries, which airs episodes every Wednesday, on AppleTV+ or watch the trailer (watch trailer,runtime: 2:26)

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