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Netflix Renews The Lincoln Lawyer for Fifth Season

1/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix renews The Lincoln Lawyer for a fifth season of 10 episodes based on Michael Connelly's Resurrection Walk, ahead of the February 5, 2026 premiere.
Season 4 will adapt The Law of Innocence and follows Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, as he defends against murder charges.
The series has surpassed 1.4 billion hours watched since its debut.
Production for season 5 is set to begin in March 2026.

History

Historical Context

"The Lincoln Lawyer," a Netflix series launched in 2022, adapts Michael Connelly's novels, reflecting America's complex legal landscape. The show's popularity, with over 1.4 billion hours viewed, echoes historical courtroom dramas like the 1960 trial of Lee Harvey Oswald, highlighting a long-standing public fascination with justice and morality in storytelling. This trend underscores the cultural significance of legal narratives in American society.

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Story summary

Netflix renews The Lincoln Lawyer for a fifth season of 10 episodes based on Michael Connelly's Resurrection Walk, ahead of the February 5, 2026 premiere.
Season 4 will adapt The Law of Innocence and follows Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, as he defends against murder charges.
The series has surpassed 1.4 billion hours watched since its debut.
Production for season 5 is set to begin in March 2026.

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