Series synopsis
Reasonable Doubt is an American crime documentary reality drama television series that premiered on Hulu on September 27, 2022. It was created by Raamla Mohamed. It stars Emayatzy Corinealdi, Tim Jo, McKinley Freeman and Angela Grovey.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The truth belongs to those who twist it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emayatzy Corinealdi as Jax Stewart
- Tim Jo as Daniel
- McKinley Freeman as Lewis
- Angela Grovey as Krystal
- Thaddeus J. Mixson as Spenser
- Aderinsola Olabode as Naima
- Jasmine Akakpo as Kanika
- Morris Chestnut as Corey Cash
Supporting cast
- Shannon Kane as Shanelle Tucker
- Pauletta Washington as Mama Lu
- Joseph Sikora as Bill Sterling
- April Parker Jones as Rosie Edwards
- Kiah Alexandria Clingman as Kristin Edwards
- Richard Brooks as Eddie Nicholas
- Christopher Cassarino as Rich Reed
- Michael Ealy as Damon
- Pearl Rios as Reporter(uncredited)
- Marco Vazzano as Security(uncredited)
- Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Autumn Owens
- Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Autumn Owens
Guest cast
- Michael Ealy as Damon
- Pearl Rios as Reporter(uncredited)
- Marco Vazzano as Security(uncredited)
- Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Autumn Owens
- Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Autumn Owens
- Nefetari Spencer as Sally Braswell
- Victor Rasuk as Mike Ortiz
- David de Vries as Stephen Binder
- Kyle Bary as Ozzie Edwards
- Keith Arthur Bolden as Sal Edwards
- Melissa Ponzio as Lucy Wargo
- David Shae as Vince Larson
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | September 27, 2022 | November 15, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 22, 2024 | October 17, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 18, 2025 | November 13, 2025 |
| Season 4 | 10 | July 12, 2021 | September 20, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 10 | August 9, 2022 | October 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Can't Knock the Hustle Jax Stewart, the most brilliant and fearless private defense attorney in Los Angeles, juggles work, family, friends, and a complicated personal life while bucking the justice system at every chance she gets as she’s faced with a potential high-profile client and the ghosts of her past. |
September 27, 2022 |
| 2 |
Family Feud Jax has to decide whether or not to take on a high-profile murder case for a client who rejected her services. Meanwhile, Jax and Lewis are still adjusting to their new situation as Damon reemerges into the outside world. |
September 27, 2022 |
| 3 |
99 Problems As Brayden's newly appointed defense attorney, Jax and the team dive in, gearing up for a preliminary hearing. Lewis and Jax come together to help Naima. Damon and Jax decide to be friends after she helps him with a problem. |
October 4, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Can I Live? After receiving terrible news from a close friend, Jax Stewart returns to work sooner than she expected causing her to feel pressure from work, her friends and Lewis. |
August 22, 2024 |
| 2 |
Say Hello Jax brings in a new lawyer to help with Shanelle's case; however, when they disagree on tactics, Jax goes behind his back, a move that backfires in an unexpected way. |
August 22, 2024 |
| 3 |
Part II (On the Run) Jax and Corey must work together to find Shanelle before it's too late. Meanwhile, Shanelle's actions lead to a riff in Sally's marriage. |
August 29, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feelin' It Feeling restless and undervalued, Jax jumps back into the ring when an ex-child star and his entourage of enablers land on her doorstep with a mess only she can untangle. |
September 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
A Million and One Questions With her second chair in place, Jax navigates a missing persons case—until it takes a surprising turn. Lewis meets Toni's demands. |
September 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Run this Town As Ozzie's behavior jeopardizes his bail, Jax uncovers a dark secret while juggling the return of a personal matter and an unexpected arrest. Bill is forced to choose between loyalty and ambition. |
September 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Murder in Cave Creek Justin Lunsford, convicted of murdering a popular bartender after a night of sex and drugs, insists he’s innocent; his brother and wife are asking Chris and Fatima to join their fight to free Justin. |
July 12, 2021 |
| 2 |
My Best Friend's Murder A man takes the fall for his best friend's murder in Ogema, Minnesota. |
July 19, 2021 |
| 3 |
Deadhead Bruce Walton is in prison, convicted of the fatal stabbing of his lifelong friend Roy Fuller; Bruce's sisters are convinced he is innocent, and they are hoping Chris and Fatima will join them in their fight to free Bruce. |
July 26, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Guiltless or Heartless? A respected California probation officer is in prison for the brutal murder of his pregnant wife. Chris and Fatima re-investigate the case to determine whether or not he was wrongfully convicted. |
August 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
Prison Mom A Texas woman is convicted of gunning down her husband while he slept, but her children are convinced it was actually a suicide. Detective Chris Anderson and defense attorney Fatima Silva are on the case. |
August 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Jerk An Arizona man is convicted of murdering his beautiful wife by stuffing cocaine down her throat. His children say their dad might be a jerk, but he's not a murderer. Chris and Fatima are on the case. |
August 23, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2022 |
| Last aired | November 13, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday |