Judge Me Not is an American legal drama television series created and executive produced by Judge Lynn Toler and loosely based on her life.[1] The series stars Chyna Layne as Judge Zelma Jay Johnson, who wins a judicial seat at the age of 31.[2] It also starring Javon Terrell, Terrence Green, Jonathan Chase, Gena Shaw and Bonita Brisker. The series produced by Swirl Films and AMC Networks.[3]

Judge Me Not
GenreLegal drama
Created byLynn Toler
Starring
ComposerJamie Coleman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Lynn Toler
  • Gieava Stinchcomb
  • James Seppelfrick
  • Chyna Layne
  • Nikki Love
  • Brett Dismuke
Running time42 minutes
Production companiesSwirl Films
AMC Networks
Original release
NetworkAllblk
ReleaseMay 25, 2023 (2023-05-25) –
present

The series premiered on the streaming service Allblk on May 25, 2023, and later on debuted on We TV.[4][5]

It is a story of a young Black woman named Zelma Jay Johnson who struggles with mental health issues, a ludicrous family, and a volatile love life all while taking on her new role as a judge in a city court full of outrageous characters both in front of and behind the bench.

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Chyna Layne as Judge Zelma Jay Johnson
  • Javon Terrell as Daryl Bledsoe
  • Terrence Green as Michael Johnson
  • Jonathan Chase as Martin Allen
  • Gena Shaw as Barbara Lester
  • Bonita Brisker as Jean

Recurring

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  • Ben Bladon as Larry Steele
  • Allyson Rochelle as Judge Ruth Spangler
  • Malena Cunningham Anderson as Yvonne Johnson
  • Chuck Ashworth as Jim Grimes
  • Charles Black as Howard Graves
  • Amber Reign Smith as Neisha Towers
  • Melissa Yu as Melanie
  • Terry Allen as Tavon Vaunt
  • Jeremy Anderson as Andre Howard
  • Margo Graff as Denise
  • Durrell Lyons as Andrew
  • Patti Mactas as Lily Steele
  • Dawn Raven as Tawanda
  • Jasmine Sargent as Tanesha
  • Craig Elliott Williams as Prosecutor Meeks

References

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  1. ^ Canada, Danielle (June 16, 2023). "#JudgeMeNot Exclusive: Judge Lynn Toler Talks Her Exhilarating ALLBLK Series--'It's Gonna Twist, It's Gonna Turn, It's Gonna Flip Over!'".
  2. ^ "Judge Lynn Toler and actress Chyna Layne Re: new show "Judge Me Not"". BlogTalkRadio. May 28, 2023.
  3. ^ Anderson, Patience (May 2, 2023). "'Judge Me Not': Legal Drama Loosely Based On The Life Of Judge Lynn Toler".
  4. ^ Bowe, Jillian (May 1, 2023). "Judge Lynn Toler's Legal Soap Judge Me Not Premieres May 25 on ALLBLK". Daytime Confidential.
  5. ^ "'Judge Me Not': Legal Drama Loosely Based On The Life Of Judge Lynn Toler Drops Trailer - Blavity".
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