- Network: Apple TV+
- Series Premiere Date: Apr 24, 2020
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings
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Positive: 31 out of 48
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Mixed: 11 out of 48
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Negative: 6 out of 48
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Defending JacobYour Score0 out of 10User ScoreGenerally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings
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Sep 30, 2020Excellent cast and production value, but very lackluster storytelling. I was annoyed after 2 episodes, so I read the story on wikipedia, and based on that I’m glad I stopped watching. The ending is also very different from the book, and way less impactful. Should have been a movie instead of a series
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This role puts all of Evans’ acting acumen on full display. Sensitive, thoughtful, yet oddly contradictory, Evans says just as much with Andy’s subtle facial movements than he does with any line of dialogue. It’s a masterful performance.
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It’s a well-done drama that will keep you guessing and entertained and thinking about it even when you’re not watching it.
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No small thanks to that knockout ensemble, Defending Jacob [is] absorbing for much of its run, though the compelling drama tends to come in fits, surrounded by lulls, side-tangents, and red herrings that too often seem to lead nowhere. In part, it’s obvious that’s because the material simply doesn’t fill an eight-episode run, at least not as it was adapted.