Netflix's beloved legal drama 'The Lincoln Lawyer' is set to conclude with its fifth and final season, the streaming service announced on Wednesday. The show, which has been a strong performer for Netflix over the past four years, will end with the upcoming installment, which is currently in production.
Co-Showrunners Confirm End of Series
Co-showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez issued a joint statement, saying: '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, centers on Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), an attorney who works from the back seat of his Lincoln sedan. Connelly's premise also inspired the 2011 film starring Matthew McConaughey. The fifth 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 Production Details
Returning cast members include Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, and Angus Sampson, along with recurring guest stars Neve Campbell, Krista Warner, Angelica Marie, and Gigi Zumbado. Newcomers Amy Aquino, Angela Trimbur, Elpidia Carillo, Nate Corddry, Tricia Helfer, and Keir O'Donnell are also joining the cast. The renewal was confirmed a week before season four premiered in February. The most recent installment spent four weeks on Netflix's worldwide top 10 English-speaking series list, amassing over 26.4 million views. A release date for the 10-episode final season has not yet been announced.
This news follows Netflix's recent announcement that 'The Night Agent', 2023's most-watched global series on the platform, will also conclude 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.'
