Jake Gyllenhaal's New Murder Mystery Is Must-Watch TV | REVIEW

"Presumed Innocent" with Jake Gyllenhaal is 100% worth your time.

The Apple TV+ series is based on a popular novel of the same name, and was already a popular movie starring Harrions Ford.

Now, Apple is bringing it to viewers with an eight-part limited series. The first two episodes dropped this week, and after some incredible hype, I'm happy to report that the show is pretty intriguing and fascinating.

"Presumed Innocent" is a fun ride.

As always, I'll avoid spoilers as much as I can while still laying everything out for the OutKick audience. The plot revolves around the brutal murder of district attorney's office member Carolyn Polhemus.

She's found tied up and killed in brutal fashion, and the investigation quickly turns to her co-worker and affair partner Rusty Sabich (Gyllenhaal).

Rusty had been involved in two separate affairs with Carolyn. One his wife knew about and one much more recent that she did not.

Rusty has a major problem. His fingerprints are all over the scene, and there's another piece of information that might provide a serious motive. The second part I won't be spoiling.

The first two episodes see Rusty's world implode as his lies about Carolyn and the affair are brought to light in front of the world. Would he kill her in order to keep his secrets safe? His former co-workers in the DA's office certainly think so, and he's now the sole target of the case.

"Presumed Innocent" stars Jake Gyllenhaal and is outstanding. (Credit: Apple TV+)

However, Rusty is adamant that while he had a sexual relationship with her, he most certainly didn't kill her. In fact, he believes the killer might be tied to a previously prosecuted case. Episode two ends with a text message flashing across his phone's screen that raises many more questions.

Overall, I was glued to the TV for both of the two episodes released this week. I don't know anything about the source material, and as I often do, I prefer it that way.

It allows me to go into the situation with a blank slate, and I absolutely loved watching the mystery unfold. The show is unbelievably dark and ominous, and Gyllenhaal is great as Rusty.

My only criticism is there are a lot of flashbacks that kind of all seem to blend together after a certain point. It's not too confusing or anything, but it does muddy the water. I'm not even sure all the flashbacks are real or just how Rusty envisions things in his memory.

However, that one drawback isn't enough to have any impact on the show's overall quality.

The first two episodes of "Presumed Innocent" are out on Apple TV. (Credit: Apple TV+)

If you love a great murder mystery, then I think you're going to like "Presumed Innocent." Check it out on Apple TV+, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.