'Presumed Innocent' Episode 3 Preview: Will Rusty Sabich turn the tables and prove his innocence?
Contains spoilers for 'Presumed Innocent'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The murky reality of courtroom drama and workplace politics takes the stage in Apple TV+'s 'Presumed Innocent'.
The creative brainchild of David E. Kelley, the show is based on Scott Turow's bestselling novel of the same name, which was also adapted into a film of the same title in 1990, starring Harrison Ford.
The show's narrative revolves around Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal), who becomes the primary suspect in the murder of his colleague and secret girlfriend, Carolyn Polhemus (Renate Reinsve).
What happened in 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 2?
Rusty is left dumbfounded upon discovering that Carolyn was in fact pregnant and that the kid may be his.
His wife Barbara Sabich (Ruth Negga), mindful of the impending media exposure, discloses their father's infidelity to their children Kyle Sabich (Kingston Rumi Southwick) and Jaden Sabich (Chase Infiniti). The children were obviously in distress, making Rusty genuinely concerned about the consequences of his actions.
During this emotional upheaval, the police investigate Rusty's home and seize his belongings, compelling him to take a paternity test. Aware of the fact that he cannot trust anybody, Rusty asks his mentor, Raymond Horgan (Bill Camp), to defend him in court.
Although initially apprehensive owing to Rusty's previous lies, Raymond finally agrees to accept the case, believing in Rusty's innocence and viewing it as an opportunity to restore his own career.
Rusty pleads not guilty in court, and despite the severe allegations, the judge sets bail at $1.5 million in signature bonds.
At the conclusion of the episode, Rusty receives a message from an unknown number indicating that they spotted him at Carolyn's home on the night of her murder, leaving him bewildered.
What to expect in 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 3?
The stakes have increased significantly for Rusty now that he knows he was at Carolyn's home the night she was killed; he will have to put in considerably more effort to show he is not guilty.
Rusty's family is going to be under a great deal of stress going forward due to the disclosure of his affair and the ensuing legal issues.
Already inconsolable with Rusty's treachery, Barbara could find it difficult to balance her relationship with him out of an urge to shield their kids from the controversy.
Additionally, the conflict between Rusty and his kids will deepen as they explore the psychological effects of the affair and the murder charges.
Rusty may also find additional evidence or suspects as they continue their investigation, which might indicate that Carolyn's murder was the work of someone else. The evidence in the Bunny Davis case was tainted, indicating the involvement of unidentified additional participants.
When will 'Presumed Innocent' Episode 3 release?
Following the dazzling premiere of the first two episodes of 'Presumed Innocent' on June 12, the third episode will be released on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
The episode is titled 'Discovery' and is penned by Miki Johnson and David E. Kelley. Keeping with its weekly schedule, the remaining episodes will be released on a weekly basis until the finale on July 24, 2024.
How to stream 'Presumed Innocent'?
By subscribing to Apple TV+'s streaming service, you can watch the series and discover the intriguing world of courtroom drama.
Apple TV+ charges a monthly membership price of $9.99, which includes access to all of the site's original shows and films.
'Presumed Innocent' trailer