# The Lincoln Lawyer (2022)

> A hotshot Los Angeles defense attorney works every angle of the criminal justice system from the back seat of his Lincoln.

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## Facts

- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 40
- Episode runtime: 49 min
- Status: Returning Series
- Genres: crime, drama
- Created by: David E. Kelley
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Yaya DaCosta, Angus Sampson, Michael Graziadei, Jazz Raycole, Lamont Thompson
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13833978/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Tone: witty, suspenseful, charming, gritty

## What critics say

Critics broadly praise the courtroom suspense and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo's charismatic lead performance, while noting that the early episodes can feel uneven and the lead's charm sometimes overshadows the plotting.

## Synopsis

The Lincoln Lawyer (2022-present) is a Netflix legal drama series created by David E. Kelley. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Mickey Haller, a hotshot Los Angeles defense attorney who runs his practice from the back seat of his trademark Lincoln. Neve Campbell plays Maggie McPherson, and Becki Newton plays Lorna Crane, the people around him who help keep his cases and his conscience in motion. Haller wants to win every case he takes, and the obstacles are prosecutors, judges, and the tangled details of the criminal justice system that he is willing to bend to get results. Each season builds around a run of clients, charges, and courtroom battles, following his hustle from jailhouse interviews to trial preparation in the city's crowded courts. The series has four seasons so far, and it moves between self-contained cases and a longer thread of professional and personal stakes. Its register is sharp and witty, with suspenseful courtroom sequences and a glossy LA backdrop. Fans of Better Call Saul, Boston Legal, and Suits will find the same blend of verbal sparring, legal maneuvering, and flawed charm that keeps viewers hooked.

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