The Lincoln Lawyer is one of the most popular legal dramas on television. Based on Michael Connelly’s crime-thriller novel series, the show tells the story of lawyer Mickey Haller, who takes on cases across Los Angeles while operating from the back of his Lincoln Town car.
The series recently aired its third season, which concluded with a cliffhanger that has left the audience asking for more. Haller has found himself in deep trouble, which can seriously affect his life.
Fans who have binged all 10 episodes of season 3 are now wondering if there will be a The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4. While Netflix has not officially renewed the series yet, its return is still possible.
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4: Renewal Status and Potential Release Date
Netflix has yet to announce the renewal of The Lincoln Lawyer for a fourth season. However, that does not mean that the show has been canceled. The streaming platform usually takes a few weeks to analyze the viewership numbers of the previous season to decide its future.
Meanwhile, the show’s team has expressed their wish to continue the story of Mickey Haller. In an interview with TV Insider, co-showrunner Ted Humphrey said they want to work on the fourth season, but Netflix is awaiting the ratings of season 3. He stated,
“We’re in the hands of the audience. We’re quietly optimistic about it, but obviously, with Netflix, it always depends on how the current season goes.”
Humphrey added:
“And so I would say to our fans and viewers of the show, if you want a fourth season, which we very much want to bring you a fourth season, then by all means watch and tell your friends.”
From the story point of view, there is a lot left to be said, as Michael Connelly has written seven novels about Mickey Haller. The show has till now adapted three books from the series, so there is no dearth of source material.
The first three seasons have followed a yearly release schedule since 2022. If the same trend is followed, and the series is renewed in the upcoming days, we can expect The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 to be released on Netflix by the end of 2025.
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4: Cast Details
The main cast members, who have been an integral part of the show since its beginning, are expected to reprise their roles in the fourth season. The complete cast list is as below:
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller
- Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson
- Becki Newton as Lorna Crane
- Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts
- Angus Sampson as Dennis "Cisco" Wojciechowski
- Yaya DaCosta as Andrea "Andy" Freeman
- Elliott Gould as David Siegel
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4: Story Details
The previous season ended with a twist that put Mickey Haller’s future in jeopardy. After winning Julian La Cosse’s case and uncovering the truth about Glory Days’s death, the lawyer finds the dead body of a man in his car’s trunk. The man turns out to be one of his former clients, Sam Scales.
In the next season, Haller will possibly become a suspect in the case and run into trouble with the authorities. This plot was featured in Connelly's 2020 book The Law of Innocence. As per the novel, Haller will be arrested over the charges of murder.
After defending several clients over the years, the lawyer will have to defend himself in court. He will have to prove his innocence with the support of his team and friends. Haller will also have to figure out who framed him in the murder case and with what motives.
The first three seasons of The Lincoln Lawyer are streaming on Netflix.