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Lawyer has dubious ethics and dark past; sex and swearing.
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Reasonable Doubt
What's the Story?
REASONABLE DOUBT follows Jacqueline "Jax" Shepard (Emayatzy Corinealdi), a skilled civil and criminal lawyer whose intuition, quick wit, and sharp tongue make her an asset at the office (though sometimes her methods are questionable). But at home, things are tumultuous -- she's separating from her husband, and one of her kids is rebelling against her. As Jax pours more time into her work, a sexual assault case goes awry, putting her values into question. On top of that, an old friend from her dark past is released from prison. No matter what, when Jax must decide between anything and her career, her work always wins. But as her personal life and work life gets threatened, where will Jax turn for stability?
Is It Any Good?
This series highlights complex characters, difficult relationships, and good old-fashioned messy drama. Reasonable Doubt is a fast-paced portrait of an imperfect protagonist in a cutthroat environment. Reminiscent of Shondaland favorites like Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, expect witty clapbacks, monumental monologues, secrets, and sex. Because of the sexual content, strong language, violence, and substance use, this is more suitable for older teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether the main character is a role model. What are her admirable qualities? What are her not-so-great traits?
Reasonable Doubt's title is also a term that refers to "insufficient evidence that prevents a judge or jury from convicting a defendant of a crime." How is this explored throughout the series? How does this tie into the show's theme? Is evidence the only way that you can prove something? Do you think this is right?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 27, 2022
- Cast : Emayatzy Corinealdi , McKinley Freeman , Tim Jo
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : January 15, 2025
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