TV series
Defending Jacob
2020, English, on Apple TV. Created by Mark Bomback.
Family is unconditional.
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 65 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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8.2/10 from 1,631 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon ChannelAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: After
Aired 29 May 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mark BombackCreator
- Chris EvansAndy Barber · 8 ep
- Jaeden MartellJacob Barber · 8 ep
- Michelle DockeryLaurie Barber · 8 ep
- Cherry JonesJoanna Klein · 8 ep
- Pablo SchreiberNeal Logiudice · 8 ep
- J.K. SimmonsBilly Barber · 8 ep
- Daniel HenshallLeonard Patz · 8 ep
- Betty GabrielPam Duffy · 8 ep
- Sakina JaffreyLynn Canavan · 8 ep
- Jordan Alexa DavisSarah Grohl · 8 ep
- Ben TaylorDerek Yoo · 8 ep
- Megan ByrneJoan Rifkin · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 April 2020
- Last aired
- 29 May 2020
- Network
- Apple TV
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- A
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Defending Jacob: quick answers
Is Defending Jacob worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 1,631 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Defending Jacob are there?
Defending Jacob has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 65 minutes each.
Is Defending Jacob finished?
Yes. Defending Jacob ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Defending Jacob?
Defending Jacob is streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
Is Defending Jacob suitable for kids?
Defending Jacob is rated A. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Defending Jacob?
If you liked Defending Jacob, try HIS & HERS, The Undoing, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
Who created Defending Jacob?
Defending Jacob was created by Mark Bomback and stars Chris Evans, Jaeden Martell, Michelle Dockery.