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So disappointing. Gorgeous,talented cast. Clearly aimed at black viewers. But first, clothes worn to the office are hilariously inappropriate. Great looks, but one can only chuckle at seeing them in the office. Background music with frequent use of N word seems far too contrived. Then the continued use of N word in conversations is actually offensive. If meant to seem real, I must object. My friends of color do not converse in that manner. Trying to get a rise out of the audience? Well, you've done that. And it has turned us off. I anticipate watching another episode and then deciding re continue or not.

This show is terrific, let's first say that. The plot, the character development from the first episode, the intrigue, the style, the dialogue... everything is so professionally done, so interesting. But... can we PLEASE stop constantly ragging on white people and calling them every name in the book for absolutely zero reason? It's not ok; it wouldn't be ok if the races were reversed, and it's not ok this way. I mean, it's all the way to the point of, the only mention of a white woman is the one who lied about being sexually assaulted and is discredited without a second thought, but a black woman who claims to be sexually assaulted (also by a rich black man) gets upset that she isn't immediately believed by opposing counsel? Come on. It's fine when it's done in a way that fits in with the storyline, but the characters are talking badly about white people and calling them names without any provocation whatsoever. I still recommend this show, but I really hope all this "f whitey" stuff takes a back seat unless it's relevant to the story.

There's some nice ensemble work, and all of the actors are quite committed. Set design, costumes, and camera work are all fitting, for the most part.

For me, the weakest link is the writing. It feels pushed. Nearly every scene contains a sense of heightened drama and engaged conflict. To which I say, how about infusing a bit of human awkwardness, fragility, and humorous elements? The script gushes over with hip banter, but it feels like trendiness-on-steroids. It seems like the producers are overextending themselves to prove something. I've watched just one episode, and I'm disappointed to say that I've had enough.

I liked this show but didn't love it. It was predictable. I guessed the real killer early on and who was Jax's kidnapper. The writing is a little stiff and nothing to get excited over. There was very little character development, too. So, what did I like about it? The acting/directing was actually good, which I suppose isn't saying much when the scripts aren't too challenging..... Hopefully if they do bring the show back for a second season, which I'd be down for, they bring on writers who can wow us and not bore us. We need representation, but not copies of previous storylines from other legal dramas. Oh, the soundtrack was pretty dope.

This show is not for everyone. It's written with the Black culture in mind. Successful Black people (although some questionable ones) are plot of the show. This plot keeps everyone guessing and there is a twist around every corner. It's nice to see all spectrums of Blackness being highlighted. From struggling criminals to high power Black people. It's "Scandal" with more POCs and less degrading Black women.

The cast is a list of those I have not heard of or from other lesser successful projects. With that said, this series is the perfect opportunity to make a heightened name for some of the actors. On the other hand it is a safe choice for the producers.

Overall I believe the show is great with great potential. Not everything is for everyone. But for the Black community, this is a win.

So many formulas are being tapped into for this glossy but vapid series. Most obvious is the famous Kerry Washington vehicle "Scandal." The sexy business clothes, the amoral behavior. Throw in "Real Housewives" of say- Baldwin Hills, or is this "Sex in the City" of Black Angels? The cast is a talented ensemble that deserves better. The main character, a female lawyer, never does any research, or preparation, but finds time for sexual dalliances the nights before big days in court. And the men in her life are kind of limp. Heck, the estranged husband even hires a bodyguard with whom she cuckolds him. Black women deserve real professional depictions.

This show is amazing with complicated characters with a well written plot.

Not sure why there is bad reviews.

It is about a lawyer in LA and followers her case at work, family and relationships. It shows the difficult of motherhood and marriage.

She works high profile cases which attract media attention.

It's shows the effect of child abuse on adults and how it affects relationships. It's also highlights the discrimination Black women face in America. I found the main character really inspiring and relatable.

The story is intense to watch but needed to show different lived experiences so worth the watch!!

Reasonable Doubt is an enjoyable and interesting show about the life of a female attorney. It's shows Jax, the main character as an attorney and as a civilian not being an attorney. We always think of professionals as professional, so it's eye opening to see an attorney act like a flawed human with good and bad habits, sexuals endeavors, not always ethical behavior and vulnerable. The scripts are well thought out and terrific with the exception of the use of the N word so often. I don't quite understand why black people refer to each other using that word when it's got derogatory roots. I suppose it's a private thing amongst black folks. Hearing it however, makes me cringe. As a minority myself I wouldn't want to be called a derogatory term.

All in all, I hope Reasonable Doubt is renewed for another season.

Good plot. Poor execution. Characters are a bit annoying because the AAVE seems forced. The excessive use of n-word, unnecessary vulgarity, & soft porn nature of the drama diminished what this could have been.

Also, the legal portion of the show was more elementary than clever.. it was super basic so I couldn't even fall in love with the main character. Speaking of the main character, whoever styled her couldn't figure out if they wanted her look to be stylish yet conservative versus racy and totally out of regs for a law office. But they did include the quintessential red bottoms * sigh *eye roll.

I'm a Black professional womam who was raised in a poor urban city so I was hoping to connect...I didn't. Not interested in season 2. We deserve better work from Kerry.

Some people are relating this to shows I haven't watched, so I can't tell you if they're right or not. What I can tell you is this is a great example of a complex character. Not always likable, not always moral, but anyone who made it past episode one will tell you that's something they can appreciate. It feels like a character study and the relationships Jax has are important to understanding her. That's not to say other characters aren't well written, their own motivations and personalities are clear. I do think some of the acting could be a bit more polished since I'm not always sure why they're responding the way they are, which seems less like intended mystery from the writers and more like the direction the actors are given is trying to amplify the drama.

Overall the show premise and story, while typical is good. What makes it hard to watch is the character Jax and the actress protraying her. Jax is an awful friend, wife and mom... She is hypocritical and egotistical to everyone around her, placing herself and what she does on a pedestal. And the actress tries to hard, and fails miserably, in her efforts to be"urban"... Feels forced. And please get her better wigs 😫

I'm not sure why this show is compared to any version, rework or otherwise of Scandal. Everything about Scandal ( from the legal and political accuracy to the actors and actresses.. Especially Kerry) is far Superior. I'm honestly only watching to see if Brayden is guilty and if Lewis gets the backbone to leave the Narcissist that is his wife, Jax.

So the acting could be better but I'm struggling to understand how some of the reviews are saying that the show is trying too hard to meet the Black experience. First, the outfits are not that far removed from what my black self has seen in my black office. While I personally do not use the "n" word, and I get and agree that it can be offensive, many of my Black friends and associates do use the word frequently amongst themselves. And unfortunately, the references to White people are pretty consistent with my experience. And the comments about Jax being unlikeable are not surprising because many black women in leadership are often characterized as unlikeable. Strong leadership skills in a woman, especially a Black woman, tends to be criticized harshly. But a man that moves like Jax is often considered the best leader EVER. Some of the sex scenes were a bit much but that's what sells these days. I'm looking forward to the show getting better each season.

This serie is just plain awful and so unrealistic. The main character Jax is so unlikable. She is so promiscuous and not a really good family person. I don't see someone relate to her character. The way all of the characters communicate with each other is not realistic. You will only like this serie if you all about highlighting black and white . If this was a Caucasian variant of the serie I'm sure it would be called racism and no I'm not white. I noticed that Kerry Washington was the producer of this serie, I see her producer skills are just as bad as her acting. If you value your time then skip this show.

I don't get how most of these shows are rated high and the overall rating is 5.7. Somebody is lying somewhere b.

This show is phenomenal. From the realistic writing and situations to the characters you can get into! 🔥🔥 Not to mention the musical taste for the score or whatever. There are so many components to this show that are exposed and can be explored. Hopefully in the next season they can dive more into it. If you don't like this you're probably not of the culture and should go over to another type of show. Stop coming over here to give one of our shows low ratings. I hope this gets renewed for many more seasons. Whoever is writing, keep doing ya thing but write that wig off of Jax! 🤣

I wanted to like Reasonable Doubt. The premise of a high-powered Black female attorney, Jax Stewart, navigating a complex world of law and personal drama, had a lot of potential. But by the time I was halfway through, I realized I was hate-watching the show, and it all came down to one character-Jax.

To put it bluntly, Jax Stewart is an incredibly frustrating lead. I found her whiny, emotionally unstable, and completely out of her depth for someone supposedly at the top of her profession. Her constant flip-flopping between being overly emotional and cold-hearted made it hard to root for her or even care about her decisions. For a woman meant to embody strength and intelligence, Jax spends way too much time making terrible, often nonsensical decisions. Her personal life is a mess, but the worst part is that it bleeds into her professional one, dragging the show down.

One of the most baffling parts of the show is her decision to hire Mark Chestnut, a capable investigator who should've been left to do his job. But no, Jax insists on stepping in, derailing investigations, and making matters worse. It's like she can't stand having competent people around her. She feels more like an amateur trying to keep her head above water than an experienced, powerhouse attorney.

The emotional instability, the constant mistakes, and her inability to let others handle their work made it hard to watch. I found myself having to stop multiple times, hoping that maybe it would get better, maybe Jax would grow.

The characters are great and well defined. You are going to hate them and love them. The plot is intriguing. It's a crime drama but has more of a personal touch. You get to see the lives of the characters not just them at work which gives you more to invest in. All of the characters are strong in their role. I like the leading actress Jax . Some of her behavior and decision making is questionable which is fine and realistic no one is navigating through life perfectly. Jax is good at her job but not always perfect at life she is human. Her husband Lewis is very likable on the show. His character is strong. He is a loving father & husband. The only thing that I don't like is that for a married woman she is promiscuous; separated or not. But like it or not that is apart of life for some women. I love it and will continue to watch it. I haven't seen anything overly sensitive towards white people so that must be a Karen thing someone is complaining for no reason.

This show has nothing to do with it's name .. no court, no cases, no trials, it's all about a horny woman with personal boring problems. The characters are dull and the script is stupid, and the storyline meaningless... it's a waist of time.

I gave a shot and watched three episodes but regretted every minute I spent watching. There are much better shows to watch; don't waist your time on this .. This show has nothing to do with it's name .. no court, no cases, no trials, it's all about a horny woman with personal boring problems. The characters are dull and the script is stupid, and the storyline meaningless... it's a waist of time.

I've been a big Michael Ealy fan ever since Sleeper Cell, so I looked forward to this series. I've been impressed by the cast, both the leads and the other characters, some of whom I had been unfamiliar with. The plotting and writing are sharp and the story moves. The production shines. The first episode did a good job introducing the characters and setting up the conflicts and mystery. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season and hope there will be a season 2.

I've been pleased to see more Black actors cast than in the past and the development of streaming seems to have contributed to that. Good news all around.

The acting is shockingly bad, as is the costume design which is hilariously inappropriate for the work settings which they claim to be in. Also the hypocrisy and blatant racism makes it an uncomfortable watch.

I felt when it started it had all the elements for it to be witty and clever but it seemed to fall short at every hurdle, with stereotypes cast in every situation, and obvious characters like the snotty son, and over the top assistant.

It feels a shame that this could be been successful but feel incredibly short of anything worth watching. I didn't dare make it to episode two in fear of being further let down.

Great show, not only demonstrates the dynamics between black women and cooperate America, it also captures the impact of family life struggles as we try to reach our full potential. This show is very relatable in many aspects, with a drive to pull you into the main characters thoughts and life. She manages to have a full time job, family, and friends and remain sane.

The music selection is definitely one for the books, especially for a TV series. I found myself waiting for the next song and scene, lol.

The character selections, oh my God, who could've asked for a better lineup. Oh, and have Kerry Washington direct the first episode.... Winning!!!