‘Presumed Harmless’ holds onto massive streaming viewers

‘Presumed Harmless’ holds onto massive streaming viewers


The Apple TV+ crime drama Presumed Harmless has been among the many most watched exhibits on streaming since launching in mid-June, in line with analysts. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a person who would possibly, or won’t, have murdered the lady he’s having an affair with.

And Darkish Matter, a bestselling sci-fi novel tailored into an Apple TV+ sequence, spent its eighth week as one of the common choices on any streaming service.

Presumed Harmless starring Jake Gyllenhaal begins on the high

Crime dramas are a staple of TV, and Apple has not missed the style. There’s no higher instance than Defending Jacob starring Chris Evans. Or there’s Legal Document starring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo. And these are simply a few examples.

Clearly, it’s a preferred style as a result of Presumed Harmless shot to the highest of the streaming charts after premiering on June 12, and has finished properly ever since. The sequence ranks at No. 2 on Reelgood’s record of High 10 TV exhibits on streaming throughout the week ending July 3. And it’s at No. 3 on JustWatch‘s record of high streaming exhibits for the week ending June 30.

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Presumed Harmless and Darkish Matter proceed to be common Apple TV+ sequence.
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Estimates from firms like JustWatch and Reelgood are essential as a result of streaming companies hardly ever reveal how many individuals tune in to their choices.

Jake Gyllenhaal performs a lawyer in love in Presumed Harmless. And it seems to be like he would possibly simply be a assassin, too. The eight-episode restricted sequence comes from TV veterans David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams.

If its ongoing reputation catches your eye, Apple’s teaser says:

“The gripping sequence takes viewers on a journey by way of the horrific homicide that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Legal professional’s workplace when chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Gyllenhaal) is suspected of the crime. The sequence explores obsession, intercourse, politics and the facility and limits of affection, because the accused fights to carry his household and marriage collectively.”

5 episodes of Presumed Harmless can be found now. The sixth will attain Apple’s streaming service on Wednesday, with a brand new one following every week by way of July 24. There’ll be eight episodes in complete.

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Darkish Matter is over however nonetheless common on Apple TV+

'Dark Matter' is a multiverse mystery on Apple TV+
Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly star in Darkish Matter, a sci-fi thriller sequence that’s an enormous hit.
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Darkish Matter began as probably the greatest sci-fi novels of the last decade and have become a strong hit for Apple TV+. After premiering in Could on the tops of the recognition charts, it was at No. 5 on JustWatch’s most up-to-date lists of hottest High 10 TV exhibits on streaming, and at No. 8 on Reelgood’s equal record.

Darkish Matter stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. For many who haven’t learn the e-book, Apple’s (spoiler-filled) description of its sequence says:

Darkish Matter is a narrative in regards to the street not taken. The sequence follows Jason Dessen (performed by Edgerton), a physicist, professor and household man who — one night time whereas strolling house on the streets of Chicago — is kidnapped into an alternate model of his life. Marvel shortly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his actuality amid the mind-bending panorama of lives he may have lived. On this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get again to his true household and save them from essentially the most terrifying, unbeatable foe conceivable: himself.”

The sequence premiered Could 8, and the season finale aired June 26, so all 9 episodes of Darkish Matter can be found now on Apple TV+. In different phrases, it’s able to binge watch. And clearly loads of individuals are doing so.

There would possibly even be a season two some day.

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Watch these and extra on Apple TV+

Watching Presumed Harmless and Darkish Matter plus many different sequence or movies comes with a subscription to Apple TV+. The service is $9.99 per 30 days with a seven-day free trial. It’s also possible to get it through any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle.

And Apple’s streaming video service additionally consists of far more, in fact. There’s a library of drama, comedies, musicals, kids’s exhibits, nature documentaries, and many others.

Need extra tips about what to observe on Apple TV+? Learn our information to the 15 greatest exhibits on Apple TV+.



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