'Defending Jacob': Incredible storyline has fans hooked as they hail Chris Evans's 'Emmy-worthy' performance
No spoilers for 'Defending Jacob'
Chris Evans fans have been patiently waiting for his latest work 'Defending Jacob' to release on Apple TV+. And when it did, what followed on social media was lavish praise for the show and cast, positive reception and the call for Evans to receive an Emmy for his scintillating performance.
"Just finished watching the first 3 episodes of #DefendingJacob so how in the hell am I supposed to wait until next Friday for a new episode??!! This show should be on EVERYONE's must-see list! @AppleTV" a fan wrote. "wow. wow. wow. absolutely incredible. that’s all I have to say about," seconded another. "I was gonna try and go to bed early until I remembered Defending Jacob premiered tonight. The first episode was INTENSE. #DefendingJacob," said one fan.
"Jaeden Martell !!!! that’s it !!!! that's the tweet !!! the way I’m barely through the second episode and his performance is amazing already and has me so hooked pls that's talent #DefendingJacob," exclaimed a fan. "Chris Evans is such a versatile actor it’s f***inggg amazing!! like some scenes just watch his face and you can see the emotion pouring out. Give this man the f***ing EMMY #DefendingJacob" tweeted one of the fans. "Just watched the first two episodes... not even sure if it’s the same person #ChrisEvans #DefendingJacob wOw," a tweet read.
"Two episodes in on #defendingjacob and I’m obsessed. On another note...how is @ChrisEvans old enough to play the father of a teenager?" asked a fan in her tweet. Evans plays Andrew Barber, a Massachusetts assistant district attorney, living with his wife Laurie (Michelle Dockery) and 14-year-old son Jacob (Jaeden Martell). Things go haywire for the family when Jacob is arrested and is accused of committing a murder.
Here's our spoiler-free review of the miniseries.
"THE CINEMATOGRAPHY IS TRULY STUNNING #DefendingJacob," opined a fan. "Can't wait for the next episodes, soo good!! #DefendingJacob" wrote another. "I’m in love with Andrew Barber hook line & sinker." said one more. "It’s going to take more than 3 hours to watch this show cuz I keep pausing every 2 minutes to admire him," read a tweet. "I just finished the first episode of #DefendingJacob and I'm already obsessed with this show!" explained one of the fans.
The first three episodes of 'Defending Jacob' is available for streaming on Apple TV+.