Netflix has firmly established itself as a powerhouse for legal dramas, and The Lincoln Lawyer continues to drive that narrative forward. Adapted from Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels, the series stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as the charismatic defense attorney Mickey Haller, who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. With a strong ensemble including Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, and Jazz Raycole, the show blends high-stakes courtroom battles with personal intrigue. Season 4 premiered on February 5, 2026, but fans are already looking ahead.
What is The Lincoln Lawyer about?
The Lincoln Lawyer follows Mickey Haller, a brilliant Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln Navigator after a serious injury ends his courtroom career. Haller takes on complex cases involving murder, corruption, and moral ambiguity, often blurring the lines between right and wrong. Drawing from Connelly’s novels, each season adapts a different book, delivering twists, ethical dilemmas, and intense legal showdowns.
Has The Lincoln Lawyer been renewed for Season 5?
Yes, Netflix officially renewed The Lincoln Lawyer for Season 5 on January 28, 2026—just one week before the Season 4 premiere. The renewal signals strong confidence in the series, backed by massive viewership, with previous seasons surpassing 1.4 billion hours watched globally.
What to expect from Season 5?
Season 5 will feature 10 episodes inspired by Michael Connelly’s Resurrection Walk, the seventh novel in the Lincoln Lawyer series. Filming is slated to begin in March 2026 in Los Angeles, with a potential release in February or March 2027, following the show’s annual cadence. Showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez teased that it will delve into one of Mickey’s most personal and intense journeys yet.
This is all we have on Season 5’s status as of now. We will be updating this story with more details about the release date, cast, and plot shortly.
