After Reasonable Doubt season 1 left quite the impression on legal drama fans, the series returns for a much-anticipated Reasonable Doubt season 2.
This go-around, Jax Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) is on a mission to put the pieces of her life back together after she nearly destroyed it all last season with a rollercoaster case and the affair with her client. However, that may prove hard to do when she finds herself involved in another high-profile murder trial, where the suspect is someone she's personally close to.
Here's everything we know about Reasonable Doubt season 2.
Reasonable Doubt season 2 release date
Reasonable Doubt season 2 premieres in the US on Thursday, August 22 on Hulu.
Reasonable Doubt is a Hulu original series in the US. Those hoping to watch previous and new episodes of the show need a subscription to either Hulu with Live TV, the Disney Plus Bundle or the standalone Hulu service. In the UK, episodes are available on Disney Plus.
Reasonable Doubt season 2 guide
Here is a guide for the season. Season 2 episode 8 premiered on October 3.
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 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."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 2, "Say Hello":
"Jax brings in a new lawyer to help with Shanelle's case; Jax disagrees with the new lawyer on tactics and Jax goes behind his back, a move that backfires in an unexpected way."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 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."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 4, "Primetime":
"Shanelle gets interviewed from jail causing Jax's panic attacks to return as we take a look back on JT and Shanelle's relationship. Meanwhile, Lewis learns of Spenser's new interests at school."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 5, "Guilty Until Proven Innocent":
"Jax confronts Shanelle on her new theory about the case while Corey reveals to the partners at the firm his frustrations with Jax. In the meantime, Terrence helps Lewis navigate a new problem."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 6, "This Can't Be Life":
"Jax has found herself in a dangerous situation once again, while Lucy's past resurfaces. Adrian takes the stand revealing new secrets as Lewis struggles to keep one of his own."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 7, "Venus vs Mars":
"Jax and Lewis reach a deadlock in their relationship; tensions rise at the office involving Corey; the prosecution concludes their case against Shanelle."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 episode 8, "Change the Game":
"As the defense begins their case, Jax is forced to face a new normal with Lewis. Meanwhile, Lucy struggles to keep her ex-husband out of her life."
Reasonable Doubt season 2 cast
Once again leading the cast is Emayatzy Corinealdi starring as Jax Stewart. Corinealdi has previously been seen in Ballers as Candace, The Red Line as Tia and the Roots remake as Belle.
Joining Corinealdi in Reasonable Doubt season 2 are:
- Michael Ealy (Think Like a Man, Westworld)
- McKinley Freeman (Our Kind of People, Queen Sugar)
- Morris Chestnut (Diarra from Detroit, The Best Man: The Final Chapters)
- Tim Jo (For All Mankind, This Is Us)
- Angela Grovey (Modern Love, The Blacklist)
- Thaddeus J. Mixson (The Wonder Years)
- Aderinsola Olabode
Reasonable Doubt season 2 plot
Here is the official synopsis of Reasonable Doubt season 2:
"After trying to heal from her wounds from last season’s arduous trial and deadly affair, Jax Stewart is attempting to get her life back on track. That is until one of her closest friends reveals that she has killed her husband. Her friend is claiming self-defense, but an uncompromising prosecutor thinks otherwise. Needing all the help she can get, Jax brings in an ambitious defense attorney to lead the case, but things get tense very quickly. Can Jax defend her friend, save her marriage and protect her energy while being catapulted into the biggest case of her career? Or will she lose it all?"
Reasonable Doubt season 2 trailer
The trailer certainly makes it look as if Jax hasn't lost her touch.
