Summary
Jake Gyllenhaal’s impressive Rotten Tomatoes streak just extended even further with the release ofPresumed Innocent. Surprisingly, the new Apple original crime drama marks Gyllenhaal’s television acting debut as the acclaimed film actor best known for his work inNightcrawler,Prisoners,Zodiac,Donnie Darko, andSpider-Man: Far From Homehas never starred in a television series until now.Presumed Innocentepisodes 1 & 2were released on August 04, 2025.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Presumed Innocent as Chicagoan chief deputy prosecutorRusty Sabich, who becomes a suspect in a murder case that he has a hand in investigating. Gyllenhaal leads a star-studded ensemblecast ofPresumed Innocent,which also includes Ruth 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.
Presumed Innocent Continues Jake Gyllenhaal’s Rotten Tomatoes Hot Streak
Nearly all of Gyllenhaal’s movies since 2015 have been praised by critics
Presumed Innocentis Gyllenhaal’s highest-rated project since 2019’sSpider-Man: Far From Home, which earned a score of 91%.
Despite being a television series,Presumed Innocenthas extended Gyllenhaal’s impressive Rotten Tomatoes streak afterearning a critic score of 84% upon its release. Gyllenhaal, who has only been nominated for one Academy Award throughout his illustrious career for his supporting role inBrokeback Mountain(2005), has historically starred in critically acclaimed films, with a current Fresh streak on Rotten Tomatoes extending back to 2021’sThe Guilty.
Gyllenhaal’s most recent movies,Ambulance,Strange World,Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, andRoad House, have all received positive ratingson Rotten Tomatoes, with Presumed Innocent’s 84% being the highest among them.Presumed Innocentis Gyllenhaal’s highest-rated project since 2019’sSpider-Man: Far From Home, which earned a score of 91%. If it weren’t for the one misstep of 2021’sSpirit Untamed, an animated kids' movie that still earned a 95% audience score, Gyllenhaal’s RT Fresh streak would go as far back as 2015’sDemolition.
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Why Presumed Innocent’s Good Reviews Are Such A Big Deal
Gyllenhaal delivers regardless of the screen size
Now that Gyllenhaal is also in contention for Emmy Awards, he could appear in more celebrated TV series in the near future.
Gyllenhaal has consistently put out great performances in mostly good movies throughout his career, which began with the celebrated 1999 filmOctober Skyand continued with the 2001 cult classicDonnie Darko.Gyllenhaal has become one of Hollywood’s safest betswhen it comes to leading men in a variety of genres, making him highly deserving of an Academy Award at some point in his future. Gyllenhaal’s impressive showing inPresumed Innocentnot only proves that he can continue his captivating performances on television with ease, but now that he is also in contention for Emmy Awards, he could appear in more celebrated TV series in the near future.
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Presumed Innocent
Cast
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.
