Netflix's beloved legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer is coming to an end after five seasons. The streaming giant announced on Wednesday that the series, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, will conclude with its upcoming fifth season, which is currently in production.
Co-Showrunners Address the Finale
In a joint statement, co-showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez said: “All good things must come to an end, but thankfully sometimes how they come to an end is up to us. From the very beginning, the mission was always not only to tell the story of Mickey Haller and his compatriots, but also to give that story a proper conclusion. And while it is, of course, bittersweet, it’s also an amazing opportunity to bring this adventure to a close and perhaps chart a new course for some of our characters into the future.” They added: “We promise you, we are right now building a final season that will provide the satisfying finale Mickey Haller deserves. We can’t wait to share it with you!”
Based on Michael Connelly's Novels
The series, based on the novels by Michael Connelly, follows Mickey Haller, an attorney who operates from the back seat of his Lincoln sedan. The premise also inspired the 2011 film starring Matthew McConaughey. The fifth and final season will be based on Connelly's seventh book, Resurrection Walk, and will feature Cobie Smulders as Mickey's long-lost half-sister who seeks his help in freeing a wrongfully convicted woman.
Cast and Newcomers
Returning cast members for the final season include Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, and Angus Sampson, along with recurring guest stars Neve Campbell, Krista Warner, Angelica Marie, and Gigi Zumbado. Newcomers joining the cast are Amy Aquino, Angela Trimbur, Elpidia Carillo, Nate Corddry, Tricia Helfer, and Keir O’Donnell.
Season Five Renewal and Release Date
The renewal for season five was confirmed a week before season four premiered in February. The fourth season spent four weeks on Netflix's global top 10 English-speaking series list, accumulating over 26.4 million views. A release date for the 10-episode final season has not yet been announced.
The announcement comes shortly after Netflix confirmed that The Night Agent, its most-watched show globally in 2023, would also end with its fourth season. Creator Shawn Ryan stated: “Ever since the initial success of The Night Agent, I’ve been obsessed with eventually delivering a proper and thrilling conclusion to the show and to Peter Sutherland’s journey... We are hard at work to complete our story and to make our final season one our fans will never forget.”
