Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt
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Reasonable Doubt

"The truth belongs to those who twist it."

6.0
Yr 2022
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

In this legal drama, you’ll judge Jax Stewart for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law… until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 76 /100

Critics generally received Reasonable Doubt as an entertaining, steamy legal drama that leans comfortably into soapy intrigue. Many reviewers drew comparisons to Shondaland hits such as Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, highlighting the show's fast-paced narrative centered on an imperfect protagonist balancing a high-stakes career with a complicated personal life.

The series earned praise for its energetic cast, grounded relationships, and strong chemistry. While some reviewers noted that the overarching legal storylines are not entirely groundbreaking, the show is widely commended for embracing its seedier, dramatic moments and delivering an addictive watch.

“a fast-paced portrait of an imperfect protagonist in a cutthroat environment”

“grounding its drama in enjoyable characters, believable relationships and no shortage of platonic and sexual chemistry”

“when “Reasonable Doubt” indulges in its seedier, soapier side, it can be trashy fun.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
UK • CA
Hulu
US
Why fans love it

Reasonable Doubt centers on the legal tactics of Jax Stewart, a defense attorney in Los Angeles who consistently challenges the system. The show leans into the moral complexity of its protagonist, highlighting how her reckless interpretation of the law often pushes ethical boundaries. Emayatzy Corinealdi brings a sharp focus to this portrayal, balancing personal instability with a fierce, combative presence in the courtroom.

The series differentiates itself by framing legal defense as an aggressive, high-stakes game rather than a procedural formality. It highlights the friction between the law and the individuals who attempt to manipulate it to their advantage. This thriller perspective turns each episode into a test of loyalty and strategy, keeping the focus tightly on the calculated risks taken by those who operate on the edge of the justice system.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 67
Regulars 6
Longest run 22 eps
Show 59 more
Shannon Kane as Shanelle Tucker Pauletta Washington as Mama Lu 21 episodes Joseph Sikora as Bill Sterling April Parker Jones as Rosie Edwards 10 episodes Kiah Alexandria Clingman as Kristin Edwards 10 episodes Richard Brooks as Eddie Nicholas 10 episodes Christopher Cassarino as Rich Reed 9 episodes Michael Ealy as Damon 10 episodes Pearl Rios as Reporter(uncredited) 1 episode Marco Vazzano as Security(uncredited) 1 episode Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Autumn Owens 22 episodes Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Autumn Owens 1 episode Nefetari Spencer as Sally Braswell 21 episodes Victor Rasuk as Mike Ortiz 16 episodes David de Vries as Stephen Binder 11 episodes Kyle Bary as Ozzie Edwards 9 episodes Keith Arthur Bolden as Sal Edwards 9 episodes Melissa Ponzio as Lucy Wargo 9 episodes David Shae as Vince Larson 9 episodes Sean Patrick Thomas as Brayden Miller 8 episodes Tristan Cunningham as Toni Holley/Toni 8 episodes Johnath Davis as Chris Scoggins 8 episodes Brandee Evans as Monica Wilson 7 episodes Vaughn W. Hebron as Adrian Hunter 7 episodes Preston Galli as Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited) 2 episodes Aries Sanders as Fallon Stephens 7 episodes Christopher Mychael Watson as Jamarion 'JT' Tucker 6 episodes Eugene Byrd as CJ Cooke 7 episodes Jay DeVon Johnson as Dr. Vernon Webb 6 episodes Julie Dolan as Judge Frances Roth 7 episodes Derrick Goodman Jr. as ND Attendee(uncredited) 1 episode Nicholas Wagner as Restaurant Patron(uncredited) 1 episode Robert J Houk as Courtroom Attendee(uncredited) 1 episode Jason J-Kool Carter as Swinger Party Client(uncredited) 1 episode Gloria Mays as Intake Officer(uncredited) 1 episode Anna Mezentseva as Law Office Client(uncredited) 1 episode Scott E. Myers as Prison Guard(uncredited) 1 episode Nata'e Vaughn as Birthday Girl(uncredited) 1 episode Davion Cameron as Boyfriend(uncredited) 1 episode Brandon Paul Johnson as Church Goer(uncredited) 1 episode Loretta Shenosky as Stenographer(uncredited) 1 episode Vincent Lionetti as Beverly Hills Type(uncredited) 1 episode Elena Heuzé as Teacher's Assistant(uncredited) 1 episode David Eisen as Attorney(uncredited) 1 episode Seth Fuentes as Beverly Hills Type(uncredited) 1 episode Heywood McGuffee as Board Member(uncredited) 2 episodes Lucas Paz as Paralegal(uncredited) 3 episodes Candice Tracy Ross as Prosecution Attorney(uncredited) 3 episodes Jerry Beharry as Court Gallery/Legal Client/...(uncredited) 6 episodes Nicholas Pontrelli as Bartender 1 episode Chau M. Nguyen as Joy Ayanami 1 episode Kimberly A. Oberheu as N.I.C.U. Nurse 1 episode Ashton Maxwell as Jonathan Barrow 1 episode Athena McDowell as Process Server 1 episode Erwin R. Jones as Bystander 1 episode Ava Cropper as Chloe Allen 1 episode Carla Mansour as Reporter Two 1 episode Nikki Tomlinson as Paramedic #1 1 episode Ned Luke as Coach Powell 1 episode
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

cliché legal drama thriller
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 27, 2022
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
63