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Defending Jacob

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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Chris Evans
Andy Barber
Michelle Dockery
Laurie Barber
Jaeden Martell
Jacob Barber

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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