If you have been a fan of David E. Kelley‘s legal dramas, then there is no chance you missed his latest Apple TV+ series, Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role. Based on the 1987 novel of the same name by author Scott Turow, Presumed Innocent follows the story of a Chicago city prosecutor whose life turns upside down when he is accused of murdering a colleague he has been having an affair with. Presumed Innocent also stars Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, and Peter Sarsgaard. So, if you loved the courtroom and family drama in Presumed Innocent, here are some similar shows for you to watch next.
Anatomy of a Scandal (Netflix)
Anatomy of a Scandal is a political and legal thriller drama miniseries created by David E. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by author Sarah Vaughan, the Netflix series follows the story of Sophie Whitehouse, the wife of a British politician, as she discovers that her husband has been having an affair with his young aide. The scandal gets out, and to make matters even more worse, the young aide access Sophie’s husband of rape. Anatomy of a Scandal stars Sienna Miller in the lead role with Michelle Dockery, Rupert Friend, and Naomi Scott in main roles, with Joshua McGuire, Josette Simon, Jonathan Firth, Sebastian Selwood, Hannah Dodd, Nancy Farino, and Ben Radcliffe starring in supporting roles.
The Undoing (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Undoing is a psychological mystery thriller series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the 2014 novel titled You Should Have Known by author Jean Hanff Korelitz, the HBO series follows the story of Grace, a successful New York City therapist about to publish her first novel, as she and her family get entangled in a murder case that could destroy their whole lives inside and out. The Undoing stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, and Noah Jupe in the lead roles, with Édgar Ramírez, Lily Rabe, Matilda De Angelis, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Edan Alexander, and Fala Chen starring in supporting roles.
The Night Of (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Night Of is a crime drama miniseries created by Richard Price and Steven Zaillian. Based on the 2008 British TV series titled Criminal Justice, created by Peter Moffat, the HBO miniseries follows the story of Nasir Khan, a young man charged with the murder of a mysterious young woman who he gave a lift to her friend’s party. Now, he must prove his innocence in front of the court while fighting against the prejudice and violence in prison. The Night Of stars Riz Ahmed in the lead role with John Turturro, Bill Camp, Michael Kenneth, Amara Karan, Poorna Jagannathan, Payman Maadi, Paul Sparks, Glenn Fleshler, Ben Shenkman, and Sofia Black-D’Elia starring in supporting roles.
Your Honor (Netflix, Paramount+ & The Roku Channel)
Your Honor is a legal crime drama series created by Peter Moffat. Based on an Israeli TV series titled Kvodo, created by Ron Ninio and Shlomo Mashiach, the Showtime series follows the story of Michael Desiato, a respected New Orleans judge whose son gets entangled in a hit-and-run case involving a mafia family. Michael tries to cover up his son’s crime to save him from the law and the mafia. Your Honor stars Bryan Cranston in the lead role, with Hunter Doohan, Lilli Kay, Hope Davis, Michael Stuhlbarg, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Landecker, and Mark Margolis starring in supporting roles.
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+)
Defending Jacob is a legal crime drama miniseries created by Mark Bomback. Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by William Landay, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber and his wife Laurie as they try to come to terms with the fact that their 14-year-old son Jacob has been accused of murder. Defending Jacob stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell in the lead roles, with Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey, J.K. Simmons, Daniel Henshall, Ben Taylor, and Jordan Alexa Davis starring in supporting roles.
Broadchurch (Tubi & Prime Video)
Broadchurch is a British crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall. The ITV series follows the story of new-to-town Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Detective Sgt. Ellie Miller as they investigate the shocking murder of an 11-year-old boy, Danny Latimer, in their idyllic beach town of Broadchurch. Broadchurch stars David Tennant and Olivia Colman in the lead roles, with Jodie Whittaker, Jonathan Bailey, Eve Myles, Andrew Buchan, Charlotte Rampling, Arthur Darvill, and Matthew Gravelle starring in supporting roles.
The Sinner (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Sinner is a crime thriller anthology series created by Derek Simonds. Based on the 1999 novel of the same name by author Petra Hammesfahr, the USA Network series follows the story of police detective Harry Ambrose as he investigates horrifying crimes committed by unlikely culprits with mysterious motives. The Sinner stars Bill Pullman in the lead role, with Jessica Hecht, Jessica Biel, Christopher Abbott, Dohn Norwood, Abby Miller, Elisha Henig, Carrie Coon, Hannah Gross, and Matt Bomer starring in supporting roles.
Goliath (Prime Video)
Goliath is a thrilling legal drama series created by David E. Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro. The Prime Video series follows the story of Billy McBride, a disgraced lawyer who was once at the top of his game, as he takes on a wrongful death lawsuit with his new partner, Patty. Still, his ex-business partner comes after him with all the power of his highly successful law firm. Goliath stars Billy Bob-Thornton in the lead role, with Nina Arianda, Tania Raymonde, Diana Hopper, William Hurt, Maria Bello, Molly Parker, and J.K. Simmons starring in supporting roles.
Big Little Lies (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Big Little Lies is a dark mystery comedy-drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the 2014 novel by author Liane Moriarty, the HBO series follows the story of three wealthy young women in Monterey, California, who are entangled in a mysterious murder that digs up some long-buried secrets. Big Little Lies stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Zoë Kravitz, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgård, Adam Scott, Cameron Crovetti, James Tupper, and Kathryn Newton.
Fatal Attraction (Rent on Prime Video)
Fatal Attraction is an erotic psychological thriller series created by Alexandra Cunningham and Kevin J. Hynes. Based on the 1987 film of the same name by James Dearden, the Paramount+ series follows the story of Los Angeles deputy district attorney Dan Gallagher, whose infidelity threatens his picture-perfect life when the woman he had an affair with refuses to end their relationship. Fatal Attraction stars Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan in the lead roles, with Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels, Reno Wilson, Brian Goodman, and Toby Huss starring in supporting roles.