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Defending Jacob 2020
Defending Jacob is an American murder-mystery legal drama miniseries adapted from William Landay's 2012 novel, produced by Apple TV. Created and written by Mark Bomback, the series was directed by Morten Tyldum. starring Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey, and J.K. Simmons. It aired from April 24, 2020 to May 29, 2020.
Critics gave the miniseries generally positive feedback, especially highlighting the acting—particularly Evans, Dockery, and Martell—along with its ambiguity and emotional depth. Some reviewers found fault with the pacing, duration, and conclusion. The series became available on Blu-ray and DVD through Paramount Home Entertainment on July 6, 2021.
Cast
- Chris EvansAndy Barber
- Michelle DockeryLaurie Barber
- Jaeden MartellJacob Barber
- Cherry JonesJoanna Klein
- Pablo SchreiberNeal Logiudice
- Betty GabrielPam Duffy
- Sakina JaffreyLynn Canavan
- J. K. SimmonsWilliam "Bloody Billy" Barber
- Daniel HenshallLeonard Patz
- Tamara HickeyToby
- Ben TaylorDerek Yoo
- Jordan Alexa DavisSarah Grohl
- Megan ByrneJoan Rifkin
- Christopher BucknerYoung William "Bloody Billy" Barber
- Patrick FischlerDan Rifkin
- Poorna JagannathanDr. Vogel
- Lizzie ShortMarianne Barber
- Evan RisserYoung Andy Barber
- William XifarasFather James O’Leary
- Lenny ClarkeFood Truck Guy
- Michelle D. ViolettePaula Gianetto
Crew
- Director
- Morten Tyldum
- Creator
- Mark Bomback
- Screenplay
- Mark Bomback
- Executive producer
- Mark Bomback, Chris Evans, Morten Tyldum, Rosalie Swedlin, Adam Shulman
- Cinematography
- Jonathan Freeman
- Music
- Atli Örvarsson
Details
- Production
- Anonymous Content, Mark Bomback Productions, Mimir Films, Paramount Television Studios
- Network
- Apple TV