2020 - 2020
Defending Jacob follows Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber and his wife Laurie as their lives are shattered when their 14-year-old son Jacob is accused of murdering a classmate. As the investigation unfolds, dark family secrets emerge and Andy must choose between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son. The series explores how a shocking crime affects not just the accused family but an entire community. Based on William Landay's novel and starring Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery, the psychological thriller examines themes of parenthood, guilt, and the lengths people will go to protect their children.