Apple TV’s Presumed Innocent: The Potential True Detective Replacement

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Apple TV+ appears to have found a new show that could fill the void left by True Detective, and recent news about the cast for its second season is very promising.

The first season of True Detective is widely considered one of the greatest detective shows ever made. Subsequent seasons haven’t quite lived up to its incredibly high quality and the praise it received. However, a new show on Apple TV is slowly emerging as a potential successor.

The show Presumed Innocent is structured like True Detective, with each season telling a completely new story. Season 2 will feature a fresh plot, unrelated to the first, and boasts some exciting new cast members.

After True Detective Season 4, Fiona Shaw Will Play A Series Regular In Presumed Innocent Season 2

People are comparing the new show, Presumed Innocent, to True Detective because they share a similar structure – each tells a complete story in one season. Also, both shows start with a pair of detectives trying to solve a murder and uncover the truth quickly.

Both stories center around investigators who become personally involved in a murder case, battling their own family problems and inner struggles as they try to solve it. While Presumed Innocent is a bit less dark and was originally a 1990 film and 1987 novel, it shares many similarities with True Detective.

Interestingly, Fiona Shaw, who played a role in season four of True Detective, will also appear in Presumed Innocent. While details about her character in the new series are still unknown, it’s expected she’ll be playing a character originally from Jo Murray’s novel, Dissection of a Murder, which is the basis for season two of Presumed Innocent.

Presumed Innocent Is Seemingly Avoiding True Detective’s Biggest Mistakes After Season 1

While True Detective was an immediate critical success, Presumed Innocent didn’t receive the same instant praise. However, the show was well-received by critics and proved popular enough on Apple TV to earn a second season. Though it didn’t reach the same heights as True Detective, Presumed Innocent appears to be improving and has potential for a stronger next season.

Many viewers found season 2 of True Detective disappointing, and the show hasn’t reached the same level of success as its first season. However, the new Apple TV series, starring Rachel Brosnahan and Fiona Shaw, has the potential to succeed where True Detective faltered – by providing a strong second season that lives up to the original’s quality, rather than falling short.

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2025-10-27 06:47