It might not be a "compelling mystery" the whole way through, but it "makes up for it in spades with a fantastic ensemble and a captivating feud between two egotistical lawyers".
Sabich's "intense desire to prove his innocence" drives the show, but viewers are left in the dark. "It only works because of Gyllenhaal's intense, caterwauling performance – in one instance, he can be the smartest guy in the room, completely unhinged in the next." His wife Barbara, played by Ruth Negga, "is given a lot of agency in this adaptation", allowing the actress to show off her "innate talents". It might not be a "compelling mystery" the whole way through, but it "makes up for it in spades with a fantastic ensemble and a captivating feud between two egotistical lawyers".