The popular legal drama series The Lincoln Lawyer officially got renewed with a fourth season on Netflix. This news was announced back on January 21, 2025, and showed that the adventures of Mickey Haller, who is portrayed by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, would continue in season 4, but it would have 10 episodes based on Michael Connelly's sixth series book, The Law of Innocence.
Neve Campbell, Maggie McPherson, which she plays, will appear in the show again as a series regular. Neve Campbell will appear for one episode only in season 3. The production for the next season will start in February 2025 in Los Angeles. It started well on Netflix, given that it constantly achieved a spot in the Global Top 10 since its premiere.
Synopsis of The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer premiered on Netflix in May 2022 and began to be a hit with viewers soon after. This series is inspired by the works of Michael Connelly, depicting the story of Mickey Haller, a defense attorney who operates out of his Lincoln Town Car.
A lot of critics have appreciated it for its story and great performance. Each season takes one or more of Connelly's books. Season 1 covered The Brass Verdict, and season 2 took up The Fifth Witness. The third season was released in October 2024, based on The Gods of Guilt, the fifth book in the series.
Since its debut, The Lincoln Lawyer has had a steady and huge viewership. It was reported that Season 1 had been on the Netflix Global Top 10 for 12 weeks and even reached number one in more than 90 countries.
Season 2 was also well-received with a viewership of around 40 million views, topping rankings across various regions. The third season was also followed in the same pattern with heavy viewership numbers and positive reception.
Cast and production details
The fourth season will see the return of several key cast members alongside Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Neve Campbell. Becki Newton (Lorna), Jazz Raycole (Izzy), and Angus Sampson (Cisco) are also set to reprise their roles. This continuity in casting contributes to the show's appeal, allowing viewers to remain connected with familiar characters as new storylines unfold.
David E. Kelley produced the series, The Lincoln Lawyer, for television and is credited as an executive producer. Developer Ted Humphrey also works with Dailyn Rodriguez as an executive producer. More impressive production elements have been established, featuring great actors from different industries in each part of this story.
Like previous seasons, it is not clear whether Netflix will release all episodes of season 4 at once, or use the split-release format that it also adopted for season 2. Fans anxiously look forward to more details about the release schedule as production continues.
Audience reception and future prospects
The Lincoln Lawyer has been pretty well received by critics and the audience. Series with an overall average score of around 90% on Rotten Tomatoes throughout its first three seasons is simply great. In that sense, this show represents a more positive reception with the ability to attract viewers toward compelling narratives and character development.
Moving forward, the renewal into season 4 indicates that the Netflix producers see this program going for further seasons. Coupled with a devoted viewership and superior performance statistics, The Lincoln Lawyer has much future in seasons following beyond the upcoming. Legal drama spiced up by personal stories really keeps viewers going along with Mickey Haller's storyline.
Watch The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix.
Your perspective matters!
Start the conversation