Presumed Innocent has wrapped its first season on Apple TV+ — one of the best streaming services to subscribe to — as part of the 2024 TV schedule. But even before we learned what role Jake Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabich played in the grisly murder of his mistress, we already knew that Presumed Innocent Season 2 was among Apple TV+’s upcoming series.
In announcing that Presumed Innocent had been renewed for Season 2, the streamer said the first season was its most-watched drama to date, which led to the decision to order more episodes. Read on to see what we know about its release date, cast, story and more.
What Is The Presumed Innocent Season 2 Premiere Date?
With the series renewal news coming even before the end of the first season, no release date has yet been announced for Presumed Innocent Season 2. The first two episodes of Season 1 aired on June 12, with new episodes airing weekly thereafter until the July 24 season finale.
Season 2’s Story Will Focus On A New Case
The first season of Presumed Innocent followed Rusty Sabich, a promising Chicago prosecutor who became the prime suspect in a case revolving around the murder of someone from his office. When the series returns to Apple TV+ subscription holders, viewers will follow a new case; however, there was no information about what the new case might entail and who might be involved.
Season 1 was adapted from the book by Scott Turow — who serves as a co-EP on the series — so it’s possible that David E. Kelley could dip back into that well for source material. Turow’s second novel, The Burden of Proof, is considered a sequel to Presumed Innocent as it exists in the same universe as the author’s other novels, featuring and referring to some of the same characters.
Which Cast Members Could Return For Presumed Innocent Season 2?
Jake Gyllenhaal will return to the second season as an executive producer, but it’s unknown if he’ll reprise the role of Rusty Sabich the second go-round. It's possible Presumed Innocent could go the anthology route with a whole new cast, but here’s who, at this point, could return for Season 2:
Jake Gyllenhaal (Rusty Sabich)
Jake Gyllenhaal led the Presumed Innocent cast as Rusty Sabich, the chief deputy prosecuting attorney at the center of the murder investigation. Gyllenhaal has spent the past 30 years appearing in movies like Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler and Spider-Man: Far From Home, but this was his first major TV role.
Ruth Negga (Barbara Sabich)
Ruth Negga appeared on Presumed Innocent as Jake Gyllenhaal’s on-screen wife, Barbara Sabich. Negga has worked extensively on TV over the years, including runs on Preacher, Misfits, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Bill Camp (Raymond Horgan)
One of the all-time great character actors, Bill Camp, played Rusty’s boss, friend and defense attorney Raymond Horgan. The actor is best known for roles on shows like The Outsider, The Queen’s Gambit and The Leftovers.
Elizabeth Marvel (Lorraine Horgan)
Elizabeth Marvel joined her real-life husband, Bill Camp, on Presumed Innocent where she took on the role of Lorraine Horgan, Raymond’s wife. In addition to appearing on several shows in the Law & Order universe, Marvel has also worked on series including Lights Out, Homeland and Mrs. Davis.
Peter Sarsgaard (Tommy Molto)
Peter Sarsgaard was cast on Presumed Innocent as Tommy Molto, the prosecutor with his own questionable past and intentions who was pushing to convict Rusty of murder. Sarsgaard has a long list of TV credits that include The Killing, The Looming Tower and Dopesick.
O-T Fagbenle (Nico Della Guardia)
O-T Fagbenle portrayed the newly elected district attorney Nico Della Guardia in Season 1. The ambitious politician used the murder for his own political gain and had a clear dislike for Rusty and Raymond, but he did not have it out for Rusty in the same way as Molto. Fagbenle is best known for shows like Looking, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The First Lady.
David E. Kelley Returning As EP For Presumed Innocent Season 2
After creating this latest adaptation of Presumed Innocent, David E. Kelley will return as executive producer for the second season. Kelley has writing credits on seven of Season 1’s eight episodes, but no specifics regarding the writing or direction of Season 2 have been released as of this writing.
David E. Kelley is a prolific TV writer and producer, known for spearheading some of the biggest legal and crime thrillers to ever hit the small screen. Amongst his credits are series like The Lincoln Lawyer, The Practice, Ally McBeal and Big Little Lies, which have pulled from his real-life work as a lawyer. Kelley has won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards from 30 nominations.
What Is Presumed Innocent’s Rating?
Presumed Innocent Season 1 was rated TV-MA for its gruesome crime scene images, sexual content, some nudity and coarse language. It’s likely Season 2 will carry the same rating.
How Many Episodes Are In Presumed Innocent Season 2?
No episode order has been announced for Presumed Innocent Season 2, but Season 1 featured eight episodes, all around 45 minutes long. The first two episodes were released at the same time, with one dropping each week through the season finale.
Presumed Innocent quickly became one of Apple TV+’s best original series when it premiered in June 2024, and after the thriller's twisty conclusion, there’s no doubt fans will be excited to see whatever is to come in Season 2.
