Onyx Collective’s Reasonable Doubt returns for season 3 on September 18, created by Raamla Mohamed and executive produced by Kerry Washington.
This season finds powerhouse defense attorney Jax Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) in an unfamiliar state: peace. But that calm is shattered when she takes on the case of Ozzie (Kyle Bary), a troubled former child star whose Hollywood-sized problems threaten everything she’s built. Meanwhile, a new lawyer at the firm, Bill Sterling (Joseph Sikora), brings ambition and complications of his own, setting up professional tension that could change Jax’s future.
With so many moving pieces, here’s a breakdown of who’s who in season 3.
Jax’s Family
- Emayatzy Corinealdi as Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart – The series lead, a brilliant defense attorney whose personal and professional lives are always colliding.
- McKinley Freeman as Lewis Stewart – Jax’s estranged husband.
- Thaddeus J. Mixson as Spenser Stewart – Jax and Lewis’s teenage son.
- Aderinsola Olabode as Naima Stewart – Their tween daughter.
- Pauletta Washington as Mama Nicholas – Jax’s mother, often appearing when family or past traumas surface (not confirmed for this season but has been pivotal before).
- Tristan Cunningham as Toni – The woman who became pregnant with Lewis’s child in season 2 and she served Jax and Lewis with papers by the end of season 2
Jax’s Closest Friends
- Shannon Kane as Shanelle Tucker – Jax’s best friend, whose scandal played heavily in season 2.
- Nefetari Spencer as Sally Braswell – Shanelle’s cousin and part of Jax’s circle.
- Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Autumn Owens – Another of Jax’s best friends, personally tied to her world.
The Legal World
- Tim Jo as Daniel Kim – Jax’s investigator and trusted ally
- Angela Grovey as Krystal Walters – works for Jax at her law firm
- Morris Chestnut as Corey Cash – Defense attorney who assisted Jax in season 2 and recurs this season.
- Victor Rasuk as Mike Ortiz – Prosecutor
- Joseph Sikora as Bill Sterling – New series regular, a Coast Guard vet turned ambitious lawyer aiming for partner at the firm.
- Brittany Inge as Kendra Sterling – Bill’s wife.
Season 3 Case: Ozzie’s Hollywood World
- Kyle Bary as Ozzie – A former child star turned A-list hopeful at the heart of this season’s case.
- Kiah Clingman as Kristin – Ozzie’s supportive sister.
- April Parker Jones as Rosie – Ozzie’s commanding momager.
- Keith Arthur Bolden as Sal – Ozzie’s father, a quiet force in his career.
- Rumer Willis as Wendy – Ozzie’s stylish girlfriend who may be hiding secrets.
- Kash Doll as Nisha – Wendy’s assistant and close friend, driven by loyalty.
- Brandee Evans as Monica – Ozzie’s tough, sharp-tongued agent.
Other Key Players
- Richard Brooks as Eddie – A ghost from Jax’s past whose return could jeopardize her stability.
- Lori Harvey as Chelsea – A new recurring character described as an “unpredictable force with a troubled past” that resurfaces to challenge Jax.
- Kordell Beckham – Appearing in a new role, likely tied to the Hollywood chaos surrounding Ozzie.
The Takeaway
Yes, season 3 has a big cast. But instead of feeling bloated, it looks designed to heighten the tension between Jax’s home life, her professional world, and the messy family dynamics of her new client. Ozzie’s Hollywood circus brings in everything from a controlling mother to a girlfriend, setting up a season full of family drama, betrayal, and high-stakes legal battles.
Reasonable Doubt season 3 premieres September 18 on Hulu.