I read online that the serial was based on a book. I haven't read the book and the fact is I don't feel the need to read the book - for the serial "Defending Jacob" gave every emotion, detail at every suspenseful moment.
I recall some moments where the sky is completely grey, a lot of shots are almost monochromatic. In that sense bringing out the labyrinth of fears, doubts, lies, social disparagement, parenting - out in the open. Making it so available for the viewer to experience