Elisabeth Moss to Star in New Hulu Legal Drama 'Conviction'

The Handmaid's Tale actress will lead the series based on a 2023 book.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Elisabeth Moss, known for her role as June Osbourne in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale, will star in the new legal drama Conviction. The series, which was just given a series order by Hulu, is based on the 2023 book of the same name by Jack Jordan. Conviction centers on criminal defense attorney Neve Harper, played by Moss, who is forced to compromise her ethics to win a high-profile murder case when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing her.

Why it matters

Moss's role in The Handmaid's Tale has earned her critical acclaim, and her return to Hulu for another high-profile drama series signals the streamer's continued investment in prestige programming. The premise of Conviction also touches on timely themes of ethics, morality, and the justice system that are likely to resonate with viewers.

The details

Conviction comes from 20th Television and is written by House and The Good Doctor creator David Shore. After Shore pitched the pilot script to Hulu, the streamer requested additional material, leading him to write a full second script. Hulu then quickly gave the series a order. The writers' room is expected to open later this month, with production scheduled to begin in June in New York. Moss and Shore will executive produce alongside Warren Littlefield and Bert Salke.

  • Hulu gave Conviction a series order in early 2026.
  • The writers' room is expected to open later this month.
  • Production on Conviction is scheduled to begin in June 2026 in New York.

The players

Elisabeth Moss

An acclaimed actress best known for her role as June Osbourne in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. She will star as the lead character, criminal defense attorney Neve Harper, in Conviction.

David Shore

The creator of the TV series House and The Good Doctor, who will write and executive produce Conviction for Hulu.

Hulu

The Disney-owned streaming service that has given a series order to Conviction, continuing its investment in prestige programming.

Jack Jordan

The author whose 2023 book Conviction is based on.

20th Television

The production company behind Conviction, which is a part of Disney Television Studios.

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What they’re saying

“Conviction comes from 20th Television and is written by House and The Good Doctor creator David Shore.”

— Deadline (Deadline)

What’s next

More details on the Conviction cast and production timeline are expected to be released in the coming months as the series moves forward.

The takeaway

Elisabeth Moss's return to Hulu for another high-profile drama series demonstrates the streamer's continued commitment to prestige programming and its ability to attract top talent. Conviction's timely themes and intriguing premise are likely to generate significant interest among viewers.