Defending Jacob

Overview
A family's world is turned upside down when their 14-year-old son, Jacob, faces accusations of murdering a classmate. As the legal battle unfolds, parents Andy and Laurie grapple with their son's innocence and the devastating impact the charges have on their lives. The tension escalates as secrets emerge, testing familial bonds and moral convictions. Each episode delves deeper into the complexities of the case, exploring themes of loyalty, justice, and the lengths a family will go to protect their own. What seems clear at first becomes increasingly murky, keeping viewers on edge throughout the gripping narrative.
Episodes
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1
The Affair of the Three Napoleons
The Count receives an unexpected plea for aid from Renee, the stunning daughter of one of his most trusted old friends. Bound by loyalty and a past he...
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Pilot
Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber takes on the role of lead prosecutor in the case involving the murder of his son's classmate.
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2
The Pen and the Sword
The Count discovers a web of corruption reaching the highest levels of government. His sights settle on the Minister of Justice, a man whose power and...
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2

Everything Is Cool
Upon the discovery of new evidence, Andy is removed from the investigation.
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3
The De Berry Affair
During a covert operation, the Count disrupts an assassination attempt on King Louis. The investigation soon points toward a surprising suspect—the ...
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3

Poker Faces
Before the truth comes to light, Andy confides a family secret to Laurie, sharing something he has kept hidden.
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4

Damage Control
Andy decides to take action on his own. Meanwhile, Laurie begins to reflect on the life she once lived.
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4
The Black Death
As a deadly plague ravages Paris, the Count discovers the Minister of Health is secretly profiteering from the crisis, hoarding funds meant for the si...
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5

Visitors
Andy goes to see his dad and discovers some concerning details from Jacob’s friends, Derek and Sarah.
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5
Affair of Honor
A reckless quarrel erupts between two fiery young rivals, each vying for the same girl’s heart, and it ends with one of them dead. But the mystery d...
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6
First Train to Paris
A devastating explosion destroys the inaugural steam train bound for Paris. But when the Count discovers the disaster was already reported in the news...
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6

Wishful Thinking
Andy and Klein embark on a final quest to uncover evidence that will exonerate Jacob.
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7
The Sardinia Affair
The Count sets sail for Sardinia after receiving an urgent summons from his trusted friend Mario. But upon arrival, he discovers Mario lifeless—an a...
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7

Job
As the trial gets underway, Jacob's future is uncertain and at stake.
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8
Return to the Chateau D'If
After twelve years of freedom, the Count is forced to return to the very dungeons that once held him captive. The young Duke of Renoldi has been abduc...
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After
As the trial reaches its conclusion, the outcome brings unforeseen repercussions that leave everyone reeling.