7 Must-Watch Shows Like Hulu’S ‘Reasonable Doubt’ For Socal Legal Drama Fans

Legal Thrills Beyond LA: Top Shows Like ‘Reasonable Doubt’

If you’re hooked on Hulu’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’, with its gritty Los Angeles vibes and courtroom showdowns, you’re in for a treat. Set right here in the heart of SoCal, the series follows Jacqueline ‘Jax’ Stewart, a fierce corporate criminal defense lawyer played by Emayatzy Corinealdi, as she tackles jaw-dropping cases while navigating a messy split from her husband. It’s got all the drama of a Hollywood blockbuster, minus the red carpet.

Created by Raamla Mohamed, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ brings together a stellar cast, including McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Aderinsola Olabode, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, and Joseph Sikora. So, if you’re craving more legal battles, complex characters, and intense personal stakes, we’ve rounded up seven shows that’ll keep you glued to your screen - whether you’re chilling in Santa Monica or stuck in 405 traffic.

Let’s dive into these must-watch series that match the SoCal summer energy of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ with their own brand of legal fireworks. Grab your iced latte and settle in!

1. How to Get Away with Murder (Prime Video, Hulu, & Tubi)

Ready for a legal thriller that’s as twisty as Mulholland Drive? ‘How to Get Away with Murder’, created by Peter Nowalk, is your next binge. This ABC gem stars Viola Davis as Annalise Keating, a badass defense attorney and university professor in Philadelphia who gets tangled in a wild murder plot with five of her students.

The tension is as thick as LA smog, with a cast that includes Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Katie Findlay, Aja Naomi King, Matt McGorry, and Karla Souza. It’s got the same high-stakes drama as ‘Reasonable Doubt’, just with a darker, more mysterious edge.

“Watching Annalise Keating unravel a case is like catching a Lakers game - pure, unmissable intensity,” raved a local LA entertainment blogger.

2. Scandal (ABC)

Switching coasts to Washington, D.C., but keeping the drama dialed to eleven, ‘Scandal’ by Shonda Rhimes is a political thriller that’ll hook you from the jump. Kerry Washington plays Olivia Pope, a former media consultant for the President, who now runs her own crisis management firm with a killer team.

The show, featuring Henry Ian Cusick, Columbus Short, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Guillermo Diaz, and Jeff Perry, serves up power plays and personal betrayals that rival any Hollywood scandal. Think of it as ‘Reasonable Doubt’ with less courtroom and more Oval Office intrigue.

If you love watching strong women navigate chaos, this series is your next obsession - perfect for streaming on a lazy Venice Beach afternoon.

3. Damages (FX)

For a legal thriller with bite, ‘Damages’ - co-created by Todd A. Kessler, Glen Kessler, and Daniel Zelman - brings the heat. It follows Ellen, a sharp young lawyer played by Rose Byrne, under the wing of Patty Hewes (Glenn Close), a ruthless attorney who’ll do anything to win.

With a cast including Željko Ivanek, Noah Bean, Tate Donovan, Ted Danson, Anastasia Griffith, Marcia Gay Harden, and Timothy Olyphant, this FX series is packed with mind games and moral dilemmas. It’s got that cutthroat energy you’d expect from a Downtown LA law firm.

‘Damages’ swaps sunny SoCal for a grittier vibe, but the mentor-protégé dynamic and legal chess matches echo ‘Reasonable Doubt’ perfectly.

4. The Good Wife (CBS)

Head to Chicago with ‘The Good Wife’, a legal political drama co-created by Robert and Michelle King. Julianna Margulies stars as Alicia Florrick, who jumps back into lawyering after her husband, a former state’s attorney, gets caught in a messy corruption and sex scandal.

Joined by Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips, Makenzie Vega, Josh Charles, Christine Baranski, and Alan Cumming, this CBS series blends courtroom battles with personal redemption. It’s got the same ‘pick yourself up’ energy as Jax Stewart’s journey in ‘Reasonable Doubt’.

While it’s not set in LA, the drama feels just as raw as anything you’d see on Sunset Boulevard - definitely worth a watch.

5. Suits (USA Network)

For a lighter legal vibe with serious swagger, check out ‘Suits’, created by Aaron Korsh. Set in the high-rolling world of New York City law firms, it follows Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a college dropout with a photographic memory, teaming up with slick attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht).

The cast, including Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, and Amanda Schull, delivers sharp banter and risky secrets that keep you hooked. It’s less intense than ‘Reasonable Doubt’, but the legal hustle is just as addictive.

Picture this as the East Coast version of a Century City power play - slick, stylish, and full of surprises.

6. Boston Legal (ABC)

Craving a legal drama with a side of humor? ‘Boston Legal’, created by David E. Kelley and a spin-off of ‘The Practice’, follows lawyer Alan Shore (James Spader) at the upscale litigation firm Crane, Poole & Schmidt in Boston.

With a cast like Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell, Mark Valley, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, and Julie Bowen, this ABC series mixes quirky cases with laugh-out-loud moments. It’s not as heavy as ‘Reasonable Doubt’, but the courtroom antics are just as captivating.

Think of it as a legal comedy with the charm of a Santa Barbara getaway - a little offbeat, but totally engaging.

7. The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix)

Bringing it back to our SoCal stomping grounds, ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ on Netflix is a no-brainer for ‘Reasonable Doubt’ fans. Created by David E. Kelley and based on Michael Connelly’s books, it’s set right here in Los Angeles, following Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) who runs his law practice from the back of his Lincoln Navigator.

With Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and Yaya DaCosta rounding out the cast, this series captures the same LA hustle as ‘Reasonable Doubt’. You’ll feel the city’s pulse in every case - from Hollywood Hills mansions to gritty downtown streets.

If you’re all about that local flavor (shoutout to anyone cruising the 101 while streaming), this one’s a perfect match for your next watchlist.