The Lincoln Lawyer

Hotshot LA defense attorney Mickey Haller will do whatever it takes to win as he navigates the criminal justice system from his trademark Lincoln.

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.

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.

• Better Call Saulshared courtroom procedural structure, flashy defense attorney protagonist, crime thriller tones
• Boston Legalshared legal drama subgenre, case-driven episodes with a defense lawyer at the center
• Boschshared Michael Connelly adaptation lineage and LA crime procedural tone
• Suitsshared courtroom drama tone and criminal justice system focus

Created by

David E. Kelley

Release Date

2022-05-13

Episode runtime

49 min

Rating

7.8 / 10 (578)

What is The Lincoln Lawyer about?

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

What is The Lincoln Lawyer like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Lincoln Lawyer as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.

Is The Lincoln Lawyer violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Lincoln Lawyer as mild.

What did critics think of The Lincoln Lawyer?

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.

Which shows are like The Lincoln Lawyer?

Shows with a similar feel include Better Call Saul, Boston Legal, Bosch, and Suits.

How long is The Lincoln Lawyer?

The Lincoln Lawyer: 4 seasons, 40 episodes.

Is The Lincoln Lawyer still running?

Yes, The Lincoln Lawyer is still running.

Where can I watch The Lincoln Lawyer?

In United States, The Lincoln Lawyer streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video.