Aditya@13
**MASTERPIECE** One of the best web show i have ever seen. Great acting by Jaeden. Story keeps u binding till the end. A must watch, another great by Chris Evans. GO WATCH IT NOW!!!!!! DON'T THINK TOO MUCH.
Reviewed on June 29, 2020
Defending Jacob(2020)
Family is unconditional.
8.21 season8 episodesEnded
DramaMysteryCrime
Defending Jacob Synopsis
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
Defending Jacob (2020) is a drama, mystery and crime series that premiered on April 24, 2020, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Chris Evans, Jaeden Martell, Michelle Dockery and Cherry Jones. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 1,613 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2020-04-24
- Last aired:
- 2020-05-29
- Producers:
- Morten Tyldum, Chris Evans, Rosalie Swedlin
Defending Jacob (2020) Trailer
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Defending Jacob Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Defending Jacob.
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Defending Jacob Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Evans
as Andy Barber
Jaeden Martell
as Jacob Barber
Michelle Dockery
as Laurie Barber
Cherry Jones
as Joanna Klein
Pablo Schreiber
as Neal Logiudice
J.K. Simmons
as Billy Barber
Daniel Henshall
as Leonard Patz
Betty Gabriel
as Pam Duffy
Sakina Jaffrey
as Lynn Canavan
Jordan Alexa Davis
as Sarah Grohl
- Ben Taylor
Ben Taylor
as Derek Yoo
Key crew
Executive produced by Morten Tyldum, Chris Evans and Rosalie Swedlin.
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Defending Jacob Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 1,613 ratings.
chigh
4/10Unsure of the point of this show. How true to the book is it? If this is anything like the book, Ill be sure to avoid that, too. The ending was not satisfying, despite the "twist".
Reviewed on June 22, 2026
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Defending Jacob – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Defending Jacob?
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Defending Jacob (2020) is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Defending Jacob are there?
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Defending Jacob has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 24, 2020.
Is Defending Jacob still running?
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No. Defending Jacob is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 29, 2020.
Who is in the cast of Defending Jacob?
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Defending Jacob (2020) stars Chris Evans, Jaeden Martell, Michelle Dockery, Cherry Jones and Pablo Schreiber. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Defending Jacob any good?
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Defending Jacob (2020) is rated 8.2 out of 10 from 1,613 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama, mystery and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Defending Jacob trailer?
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The official Defending Jacob trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.