Reasonable Doubt

I've watched this show from the beginning and it's actually one of my favorites on ID. I've read thru the reviews and I can't believe how many negative ones there are! Chris and Fatima make it a point to tell people they are independent and thus may or may not agree with the courts findings. I don't see how that's giving false hope. I do think Chris goes in with an opinion of guilt or innocence already made, but that's a failing of a lot of police investigators. We hear the term "follow the evidence" a lot in these types of shows, which Chris & Fatima do, but they've already seen everything pertaining to the case and it's human nature to draw a conclusion from what you know. If ID wants it to be really impartial, then Chris & Fatima should go in blind as much as possible. But, we're talking about an hour show & that's unrealistic for them to start an investigation from scratch. I think the show is engaging, and draws people in about the case & the guilt/innocence of the accused. I like both Chris & Fatima and think they're perfect for the show. They balance each other out in their approach to investigating and drawing conclusions. They rarely back anyone's innocence and usually end up pretty much saying the person should be in prison for the crime they're accused of. I'd love to see some sort of follow up show about the cases they do decide to "get behind" of though as I've never read anything about if they've ever really helped anyone. At its most basic level, it is a show for entertainment purposes, but should deciding someone's guilt be used for entertainment? I don't know. I do know it's a fast paced, engaging show with 2 very professional, compassionate hosts that will make almost anyone question our judicial system.

I will say this is a decent show despite the fact that you learn that most of these people are guilty of the crime that they've been already found guilty of. Although, I did learn just how often these families truly feel their loved ones are innocent despite hard evidence that says otherwise. It's sad honestly.

As an ID 'addict', I may be biased but 'Reasonable Doubt' is one of ID's better shows. Both Melissa and Chris are very professional, courteous, and seem totally unbiased. I'm curious to know how the producers are choosing these cases. As it seems the show is relying on communication from family and friends of convicted murderers, who obviously believe in their loved ones' innocence. However, everyone is capable of killing someone! No exceptions! Despite alleged errors in an investigation or a trial, people need to understand and accept that there is no human incapable of killing. Melissa and Chris show all sides of these cases and I don't understand how anyone can disagree with their findings. Good production!

Let's hope for Year 2020 Fatima Silva sounds ALOT less scripted. She's either trying to hard or she's reading from a Teleprompter because it sounds so not sincere. Otherwise the show is great.

Overall, I enjoy this show for its efforts in trying to get to the bottom of cases that might have been mishandled. The particular case in reference is so irritating due to Miss Betty busybody poking her nose in where it doesn't belong. I feel for every family member that my or may not accept reality, but this goofball needs to sideline.