Defending Jacob creator and executive producer Mark Bomback discusses finding the right balance of thriller elements and domestic drama in the show, his work on the critically acclaimed Planet of the Apes film, his advice to writers just starting out, and much more. 

Starring Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery, Defending Jacob is based on the 2012 novel by William Landay. The show deals with the story of a family dealing with an accusation that their 14-year-old son might be a murderer.