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TV series

Defending Jacob

2020 · 1 season · 8 ep · Drama · Mystery · Crime

TMDB 8.2/10 (1,595 votes)

A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.

Created by Mark Bomback

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Cast & creators

Mark Bomback

Mark BombackCreator

Chris Evansas Andy Barber

Jaeden Martell

Jaeden Martellas Jacob Barber

Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockeryas Laurie Barber

Cherry Jones

Cherry Jonesas Joanna Klein

Pablo Schreiber

Pablo Schreiberas Neal Logiudice

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmonsas Billy Barber

Daniel Henshall

Daniel Henshallas Leonard Patz

Betty Gabriel

Betty Gabrielas Pam Duffy

Sakina Jaffrey

Sakina Jaffreyas Lynn Canavan BBen Tayloras Derek Yoo

Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 11 researched: 2 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

Overview

Defending Jacob is an American crime drama miniseries, based on the 2012 novel of the same name by William Landay, produced by Apple TV+. The series was created and written by Mark Bomback and directed by Morten Tyldum. It stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey and J.K. Simmons. It premiered on April 24, 2020, and concluded on May 29, 2020. The series received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly those of Evans, Dockery and Martell), ambiguity, and emotional weight, but criticized the pacing, length and ending. The miniseries was released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 6, 2021, by Paramount Home Entertainment. Premise Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber and his wife Laurie deal with the accusation that their 14-year-old son Jacob may be a murderer. Cast

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