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Defending Jacob

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• 61   Metascore
• 2020-2020
• 1 Season
• Apple TV+
• Suspense, Drama
• TV-MA

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A family’s lives are irreparably disrupted when the son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate in this dramatic legal thriller. Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell star in the adaptation of William Landay’s bestselling novel.

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Cast & Crew See All

Chris Evans

Andy Barber

Michelle Dockery

Laurie Barber

Jaeden Martell

Jacob Barber

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Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pilot

Fri, Apr 24, 202047 mins

Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber is assigned as the lead prosecutor in the case of his son's murdered classmate.

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Awards

• 2020 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie - nominated
• 2020 - Gold Derby TV Award - Movie/Limited Series Actor - nominated
• 2020 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music - nominated
• 2020 - OFTA Television Award - Best Limited Series - nominated

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Defending Jacob Review: Chris Evans Apple TV+ Drama Offers Little We Haven't Seen Before

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