Apple TV+'s 'Presumed Innocent' Renewed for Anthology-Style Season 2

In a major development, Apple TV+ has renewed its acclaimed legal drama series 'Presumed Innocent' for a second season. However, the new installment will take on an anthology-style format, diverging from the first season's narrative.

Launched initially as a limited series, 'Presumed Innocent' has now become Apple's most-watched show. The first season was inspired by Scott Turow's 1987 courtroom thriller novel of the same name and starred Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role.

For the upcoming second season, the series will adapt a new legal thriller, 'Dissection of a Murder' by author Jo Murray, which is set to be published in 2026. The story centers on Leila Reynolds, a lawyer who takes on her first murder case, despite the fact that her husband is the prosecutor.

Showrunner David E. Kelley and executive producer J.J. Abrams will both return for the second season, along with several other key creative talents from the first installment. The series will continue to be produced by Bad Robot Productions and David E. Kelley Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

While details on the release timeline for Season 2 are still scarce, the shift to an anthology format suggests that 'Presumed Innocent' is poised to explore a new legal case and set of characters in each subsequent season, keeping the show fresh and engaging for viewers.