We’re happy to announce to our fans that Reasonable Doubt has been officially renewed for a fourth season; however, the May 2026 premiere has not yet been verified.
In November 2025, Hulu approved a third season of this popular courtroom drama on the heels of the conclusion of the second season, and now, earlier in July 2026, production has begun for a fourth season with series star Emayatzy Corinealdi reprising her role as Jax Stewart (the best lawyer in her world). According to those who cover television at a professional level, there is no scheduled date for when the series will premiere, and it is ambiguous whether the rumored May 2026 date will happen or not, as it is just speculation.
The speculation surrounding the series’s reported May 2026 premiere stems from the fact that season three of the show aired in September 2025 and the quick turnaround of its production. Although the show will complete filming shortly, Hulu’s typical rollout and broadcast strategy for most of its dramas are usually fall or late summer — never spring. Thus, it is widely believed that the series’ fo fourth season will begin to air around late 2026 or early 2027.
In season four, the stakes have been raised with the addition of new actors to the cast, including Meagan Good, who plays Regina Harris (the sharpest prosecutor Jax has ever encountered), and new recurring cast members, including La La Anthony, Rutina Wesley, and the return of a fan favourite, Morris Chestnut. As suggested in the logline for this season’s episodes, the audience will get to follow Jax as she deals with an all-out assault on her law firm, an unexpected client crisis created in part by negative media coverage, and ultimately, she and her team will need to figure out a way to get themselves back on track before it all comes crashing down around them.
Reasonable Doubt, as one of Onyx’s original scripted series, offers viewers legal drama and well-developed characters, and delaying its premiere could compromise both its strong writing and the integrity of the storytelling, which is highly desired by the series’ audience.
Season 4 has been ordered. May 2026 has been mentioned as the release date, but it hasn’t been verified. Specific date yet to be established. For the time being, when Hulu provides the release date, viewers should continue watching Seasons 1 through 3, and keep in mind that in Jax Stewart’s court, patience is not only a tactic but a means of survival.