Summary
- Presumed Innocent's season 2 renewal promises more thrilling plot twists and character deaths than its successful first season.
- Speculation surrounds whether season 2 will focus on a shocking character death, following the novel's unexpected twists and turns.
- The show has the potential to delve deeper into character motivations and incorporate forgotten aspects from the original sequel, enhancing the viewer experience.
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This article contains spoilers for the Presumed Innocent TV show, novel, and movie.Jake Gyllenhaal's Apple TV+ thriller Presumed Innocent has been a success for the streaming service, with the show potentially setting up an even more exciting season 2. The series tells the story of prosecutor Rusty Sabich, (Jake Gyllenhaal) as he becomes the main suspect in a Chicago murder case. Apple TV+ confirmed the Presumed Innocent season 2 renewal after positive reviews and ratings success, with the show now the streaming platform's number one most-watched drama (via Deadline). Yet as exciting as Presumed Innocent season 1 is, the follow-up could be even more thrilling.
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With the renewal of season 2 confirmed, there have been questions about what it will be about, given that season 1 has focused on Carolyn Polhemus's death (Renate Reisve), Rusty's colleague and mistress. Since the show is based on the novel by Scott Turow, what season 2 will cover can only depend on whether it follows the second book, Innocent, and how season 1 will end, when the Presumed Innocent finale is released. Both the novel and movie feature major plot twists and character deaths, which could potentially be season 2's focal point.
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Presumed Innocent Season 2 Could Focus On Another Shocking Character Death
In The Novel, There Is A Plot Twist Regarding Who Killed Carolyn.
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In the 2011 TV movie and Presumed Innocent sequel, Innocent, Barbara Sabich, Rusty's wife, gets killed and is found in suspicious circumstances. In the first movie, she is revealed as the one who killed Carolyn, after being driven by jealousy and anger over her and Rusty's affair. In Innocent, Rusty is under scrutiny after Barbara dies because of the rocky nature of their marriage, and another twist reveals the truth behind Barbara's death, which season 2 of the show could explore.
Presumed Innocent Franchise Projects | Project Type | Year Released |
|---|---|---|
Presumed Innocent | Book | 1987 |
Innocent | Book | 2010 |
Presumed Innocent | Movie | 1990 |
Innocent | Movie | 2011 |
Presumed Innocent | TV show | 2024 |
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The TV show could easily put their spin on this in season 2 if they kept Barbara as the one who murdered Carolyn, as this detail could lead to exploring why Barbara died. Exploring Barbara's death could open up the writer's potential to change details from the movie, such as suspects in her death and the fact that her death was by suicide. However, as there has been no confirmation about the Presumed Innocent cast members for season 2, viewers don't know yet what story season 2 will follow, and if Barbara will even be in it. While this creates uncertainty, it also makes season 2 potentially extremely exciting.
How Presumed Innocent Season 2 Can Improve On 2011's Sequel Movie
The Sequel Was Good, But Some Viewers Think The Show Can Do It Better.
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Innocent wasn't regarded as a bad movie sequel, but its main criticism was that it lacked the detail of the book regarding why Barbara decided to frame Rusty for her death and explaining why Rusty's accuser, Tommy Molto, wants to prosecute him. To improve on the sequel, the show should explain Molto's motivations for going after Rusty by including their political rivalry or using flashbacks of their relationship. The TV show can also go into greater depth to explore the theme of betrayal between Tommy and Rusty, as well as Rusty's affair and how it affected Barbara's mind.
Exploring this in season 2 would not only explain why Carolyn decided to frame Rusty if the show takes that route, but it also explains why she may have committed suicide.
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Exploring this in season 2 would explain why Carolyn decided to frame Rusty if the show takes that route, and also explain why she may have died by suicide. Even the episodic format could benefit season 2, as other suspects could be brought in to keep the show fresh, and not just use Rusty as the scapegoat like season 1. Expanding on movie details such as character motivations and utilizing flashbacks could help to explain the plot of Innocent in season 2 of Presumed Innocent, building on the show's legacy to incorporate forgotten aspects of the original sequel.
Source: Deadline.
Presumed Innocent
Crime
Drama
Mystery
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.
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- Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal , Ruth Negga , Bill Camp , Elizabeth Marvel , Renate Reinsve , Peter Sarsgaard , O-T Fagbenle , Chase Infiniti , Lily Rabe , Nana Mensah , Matthew Alan , Kingston Rumi Southwick
- Release Date
- June 12, 2024
- Seasons
- 1
- Streaming Service(s)
- AppleTV+
