Netflix Greenlights Fifth Season of Hit Legal Drama The Lincoln Lawyer
Netflix has officially confirmed that The Lincoln Lawyer will return for a fifth season, bringing relief to fans who have been eagerly awaiting news about the future of the popular legal drama. The announcement comes just weeks after the explosive fourth season finale premiered on February 5th, 2026, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
Season Four's Dramatic Finale Sets Stage for Renewal
The series, which has become one of Netflix's most successful dramas over its four-season run, concluded its latest chapter with a bombshell finale that saw defense attorney Mickey Haller framed for the murder of one of his wealthiest clients. This dramatic turn of events forced the recovering addict to build his defense from behind bars, creating what co-showrunners have described as "the most challenging and intensely personal journey" for the character to date.
Based on the bestselling novels by Michael Connelly, the series stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as the unconventional attorney who operates from his Lincoln Navigator. The character was originally portrayed by Matthew McConaughey in the 2011 film adaptation before finding even greater success in Netflix's television format.
What to Expect in Season Five
The upcoming fifth season will consist of 10 hour-long episodes and will be loosely based on Connelly's sixth Mickey Haller novel, Resurrection Walk. In the original source material, Haller teams up with his half-brother Harry Bosch to help free a woman accused of murdering her husband, a sheriff's deputy.
However, since Bosch has not appeared in Netflix's adaptation thus far, the series is expected to take creative liberties with the source material while maintaining the core legal drama elements that have made the show so popular.
Cast and Production Details
The main cast is confirmed to return for the new season, including:
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller
- Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson
- Becki Newton as Lorna
- Jazz Raycole as Izzy
- Angus Sampson as Cisco
- Cobie Smulders as Allison, Mickey's sister introduced in season four
Co-showrunners Dailyn Rodriguez and Ted Humphrey expressed their excitement about continuing the series, stating: "We're so excited to share the upcoming season with the audience on Feb. 5, and even more excited to share the news that we're already hard at work on the next one. Season four is the most challenging and intensely personal journey we've taken Mickey Haller on yet, and we're thrilled and grateful to be able to continue the ride in season five!"
Release Timeline and Availability
While an exact release date has not been announced, production comments indicate that The Lincoln Lawyer season five will likely premiere sometime in 2027. The series continues to be available for streaming on Netflix, where all four existing seasons can be viewed by subscribers.
The renewal demonstrates Netflix's continued confidence in the legal drama, which has maintained strong viewership numbers and critical acclaim throughout its run. As production moves forward on the fifth season, fans can look forward to more of Mickey Haller's complex legal cases and personal struggles from the unique perspective of his mobile law office.
