The Burden of Proof: Miniseries

Season overview

The Burden of Proof is a 1992 television miniseries based on the 1990 novel by Scott Turow. The narrative follows Sandy Stern, a lawyer who is still recuperating from the untimely death of his wife. Stern is tasked with the legal defense of his brother-in-law, a stockbroker who is currently under investigation and is suspected of being dirty. As the legal proceedings unfold, Stern discovers that the people involved, including himself, possess dark secrets. The production is a follow up to the events established in the book and film Presumed Innocent. The miniseries features a cast that includes Hector Elizondo, Brian Dennehy, Mel Harris, and Adrienne Barbeau, blending elements of crime, drama, and mystery as the protagonist navigates the complexities of the investigation and his own personal grief.