Pop Culture Happy Hour Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent updates a legal thriller
Jun 13, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal discusses his role in a legal thriller limited series on Apple TV+. They talk about the transformation of the story, character portrayals, and the nuances of the plot. The podcast also delves into the comparisons with the original movie, analysis of different characters, and the portrayal of complex relationships in the show.
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Presumed Innocent Adaptations
- Presumed Innocent was a hit novel and movie starring Harrison Ford.
- Apple TV+ has now adapted it into a limited series starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
Declining Engagement
- Ronald Young Jr. found the series' later episodes less engaging than the first.
- The character development and plot meandering detracted from his enjoyment.
"Aggressively Mid"
- Roxana Haddadi found Presumed Innocent entertaining but flawed, calling it "aggressively mid."
- While she enjoyed the performances, the show ignored important aspects of race and class.