Netflix has renewed its legal drama, The Lincoln Lawyer, for a fifth season, signaling continued strong viewership and a dedicated fanbase. The announcement was made during a premiere party for the fourth season at Deadline’s Los Angeles headquarters by showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez.
Season four of the series, based on the novels by Michael Connelly, is set to launch on . The early renewal for a fifth season, preceding the release of the current installment, underscores the show’s popularity and the network’s confidence in its continued success. The series follows Mickey Haller, a defense attorney who operates out of his Lincoln Town Car, navigating the complex world of Los Angeles’ legal system.
What to Expect in Season Five
While specific details regarding the release date and plot of season five remain scarce, the production team appears to be adhering to a pattern established in previous seasons. Historically, approximately twelve months separate the release of each new season. A trailer for season five is anticipated to arrive roughly two to three weeks before the official premiere. Currently, viewers can access the trailer for season four, which was released on , and has already garnered over 647,000 views.
Looking back at the release schedule and corresponding source material, a clear pattern emerges:
| Season | Announcement Date | Release Date | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | January 2021 | May 13, 2022 | The Brass Verdict (2008) |
| Season 2 (Part 1 & 2) | June 2022 | July 6, 2023, and August 3, 2023 | The Fifth Witness (2011) |
| Season 3 | August 2023 | October 17, 2024 | The Gods of Guilt (2013) |
| Season 4 | January 2024 | December 2024 | The Law of Innocence (2020) |
| Season 5 | To be announced | To be announced | Resurrection Walk |
The Cast of Season Five
Season four introduces a number of new faces to the cast, and viewers can anticipate further additions in season five. As of now, details regarding the season five cast remain limited. The core cast members from season four include:
- Manuel Garcia Rulfo as Mickey Haller
- Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson
- Becki Newton as Lorna Crane
- Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts
- Angus Sampson as Cisco Wojciechowski
- Krista Warner as Hayley Haller
Season four also features a supporting cast including Constance Zimmer as Dana Berg, Sasha Alexander as FBI Agent Dawn Ruth, Kyle Richards as Celeste Baker, Jason O’Mara as Jack Gilroy, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Jeanine Ferrigno, Jason Butler Harner as Detective Kent Drucker, Scott Lawrence as Judge Stone, Javon Johnson as Carter Gates, and Nancy Silverton playing herself.
Recent Developments and Production Timeline
The most significant recent news is Netflix’s early renewal of The Lincoln Lawyer for a fifth season. Showrunners Humphrey and Rodriguez stated, “We’re so excited to share the upcoming fourth season with the audience on February 5th, and even more excited to share the news that we’re already hard at work on the next one.”
Filming for season five is scheduled to begin in . The decision to renew the series ahead of the season four premiere is indicative of its strong performance, with the first three seasons collectively garnering over 1.4 billion hours of viewership and 170.5 million views.
Based on previous seasons, season five is also expected to consist of ten episodes.
Where to Watch
All seasons of The Lincoln Lawyer are currently available for streaming on Netflix. Episodes from seasons four and five will also premiere on the platform upon their respective releases. The service offers a range of audio and subtitle options to cater to a global audience.
