Defending Jacob is a gripping legal thriller and not, as you might have expected, a traditional murder mystery. But for those who didn't read the novel, I can understand the frustration and why you may feel cheated by the show's ominous (and different) ending, especially since episodes 5-6 suffer from cliched family melodrama and a lack of progression.
However, just like the book we are left to speculate as to what really happened to Ben Rifkin; and we assume it was (probably) Jacob that murdered him. This was indeed, an interesting drama, complete with a good score, stellar acting and moody cinematography, all of which helps to elevate Defending Jacob above other crime dramas.
The shocking ending however, is remarkably different from the book, a clear creative decision perhaps; It will be interesting to see whether Apple decides to renew this for a second season in a fashion similar to Big Little Lies, especially as Defending Jacob is the studio's first big hit following several misses since it's launch in November. I'm just not entirely sure if I would watch it...
However, just like the book we are left to speculate as to what really happened to Ben Rifkin; and we assume it was (probably) Jacob that murdered him. This was indeed, an interesting drama, complete with a good score, stellar acting and moody cinematography, all of which helps to elevate Defending Jacob above other crime dramas.
The shocking ending however, is remarkably different from the book, a clear creative decision perhaps; It will be interesting to see whether Apple decides to renew this for a second season in a fashion similar to Big Little Lies, especially as Defending Jacob is the studio's first big hit following several misses since it's launch in November. I'm just not entirely sure if I would watch it...