‘The Lincoln Lawyer' Set to Return for Season 4—But Will Mickey Still Be in Jail? 
Netflix has renewed the David E. Kelly (Boston Legal, Ally McBeal) drama The Lincoln Lawyer for a fourth season. The series, based on Michael Connelly‘s bestselling novels, follows Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), a charismatic defense attorney who operates out of his iconic Lincoln Town Car. Season 4 is expected to continue to deliver the gripping legal battles and personal intrigue that has made the show a hit with audiences and critics alike. This time, however, it seems Mickey himself will be the defendant and the defense.
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The renewal comes as no surprise given the show’s strong performance and dedicated fanbase. Season 1 of the show held a spot in global Top 10 on Netflix for 12 consecutive weeks and it currently holds a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Season 3 ended with major twists and unanswered questions, the big one being: What will happen to Mickey now that a dead body was found in his trunk?
Here’s everything to know about Season 4, including cast and release date possibilities.
What is The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal drama series based on the bestselling novels by Michael Connelly. Created by David E. Kelley, the show follows Mickey Haller, a brilliant and unconventional defense attorney who works out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car rather than a traditional office. Set in Los Angeles, the series combines high-stakes legal drama with a deep dive into Mickey’s personal struggles, relationships and moral dilemmas.
How do I watch The Lincoln Lawyer?
The show is available to stream on Netflix.
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Has The Lincoln Lawyer been renewed for Season 4?
Yes. At the Next on Netflix event in January 2025, the show was announced to have been renewed for Season 4.
How did Season 3 of The Lincoln Lawyer end?
SPOILER ALERT! This section contains spoilers from Season 3.
It’s a relief that the show has returned since Season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger. Just as Mickey was about to head off for vacation, he was pulled over for having a missing license plate. The officer then found the body of one of his clients, Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton), in the trunk.
Will Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer be adapted from a book?
Season 4 will be based on the sixth book in the series, The Law of Innocence.
How many episodes will there be of The Lincoln Lawyer?
It was announced that Season 4 will have 10 episodes, just as the first three seasons did.
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Who will be in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4?
The following cast members have been confirmed to return.
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller
Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson
Becki Newton as Lorna Crane
Angus Sampson as Dennis “Cisco” Wojciechowski
Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts
What The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4’s release date?
Netflix announced the show would begin filming the new season in February. Season 4 is not likely to stream on Netflix until at least the end of 2025.