Netflix’s blockbuster hit legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer returned with the third season this year, bringing several elements of court and defense attorney Mickey Haller to our screen. The show undoubtedly gave justice to its source material. However, with the cliffhanger ending, many believe the streamer will return with The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4. Will it?
The show has already wrapped the Glory Days murder mystery, but the finale suggests that things will become challenging for Haller in the future. Does that mean there’s a possibility of its return? Let’s see!
Based on Michael Connelly’s novel series The Brass Verdict, The Lincoln Lawyer focuses on the defense attorney Mickey Haller. Throughout the series, he dealt with several crime cases. However, things turned dramatic in the third season when he worked on solving the mystery surrounding Glory Days. After Eddie Rojas’ death, Mickey learned that he had made a grave decision to work on this murder case. While devastated by his job, the attorney later entered a challenging situation.
Is The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Renewed?
Unfortunately, not yet! The third season of The Lincoln Lawyer premiered on October 21 and quickly became one of the most-watched series on the streaming platform. Despite that, Netflix hasn’t yet renewed the series for the next run. However, series co-showrunner Ted Humphrey told TV Insider that the renewal decision is based on viewership numbers. They are all waiting for viewer numbers to see whether they can return with a fourth season.
He said the decision is in the audience’s hands. They are optimistic about the next season, how it depends on Netflix, and how the current season goes. The showrunner has also asked the fans and viewers to support the series if they want The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4. Humphrey said he has always wished to bring another season to its audience, but the final decision is on Netflix’s hands. However, there is a high chance that the show will return with another season.
That’s because shortly after its premiere, the third season topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 in the U.S. This is a good sign suggesting the show can return. However, the streamer typically takes a couple of months to renew the series. If you remember, the second season received greenlit after a month of its debut. Meanwhile, the third season was renewed in August 2023 after the first part of Season 2 aired in July. Considering this, the streamer might renew the show within a few months.
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Creator Envisions To Return With Three More Seasons
Series showrunners Dailyn Rodriguez and Ted Humphrey told TV Insider that they have always planned the next case to explore in the next season. They had left the doors open for season 4. Humphrey said they think the third season could propel to the fourth season. While the third season has already teased that there’s more to see, the good news is the series showrunners think the show could run for a long series.
They want to adapt all the books in the novel series. In addition, Michael Connelly has shared that he is working on another Lincoln Lawyer book and is ready to expand the series. Humphrey has also shared that they do not know the next book but know he is working on one.
The showrunner shared that the author is working on one, and the creative team plans to adapt it next season. Humphrey also said that if the audience continues to enjoy the show, he’s ready to make more seasons. While they are optimistic about making it run for longer, the creators plan to continue with potential Seasons 5 and 6.
What To Expect In The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4?
The third season ended with Mickey being pulled by the police when he was about to leave town. While this left things hanging, the showrunner shared that the next season will focus on the aftermath of the Glory Days murder case. After Mickey tried his best to uncover the mystery, he ended up representing his client’s accused killer and getting involved with the dangerous cartel. So, The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 will explore the consequences of Mickey’s decision.
He will be accused of Sam Scales’ murder, and Season 4 will be based on The Law of Innocence. According to the book synopsis, Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled by police for the murder of his client. Surprisingly, they find his client’s body in the trunk of his Lincoln. He is charged with the murder and can’t save himself as the vindictive judge has asked for $5 million. While Mickey tries to defend himself from his jail cell, he learns he’s been framed.
Now, with the help of his team, he has to uncover the mystery and get him out of hell to prove his innocence. Speaking of the third season’s cliffhanger, Manuel Gracia-Rulfo told Today.com that he will soon receive help from his people. He thinks he and Lorna can handle the case perfectly and will defend him. The actor shared that Mickey’s first wife, Maggie, and Andy can also be on his side. Although the official synopsis isn’t out, the show can focus on Mickey’s life.
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The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Cast: Who Will Join The Show?
Although Netflix hasn’t renewed the series for another season, there’s a high chance it will return. So, we believe the series’ main cast member will return. These include Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson, and Becki Newton as Lorna Crane. Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Angus Sampson as Dennis “Cisco” Wojciechowski, and Yaya DaCosta as Andrea “Andy” Freemann will also return.
The other recurring cast includes Ntare Mwine as Detective Raymond Griggs, Saul Huezo as Jesus Menendez, and Krista Warner as Hayley Haller. Chris Browning as Teddy Vogel, Fiona Rene as Gloria Dayton, and Marlene Forte as Judge Teresa Medina will also return. The rest of the cast who can return include Devon Graye as Julian La Cosse, Allyn Moriyon as Eddie Rojas, Holt McCallany as Neil Bishop, John Pirruccello as Bill Forsythe, Wole Parks as David Lyons, and Merrin Dungey as Judge Regina Turner.
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Release Date
As of now, the fourth season hasn’t been announced. However, it doesn’t mean that it won’t return. The series showrunners have already shared that they have plans for season 4. Considering the success of the series, it’s highly likely that the show will return. If it gets the green light this year, it will take almost seven to eight months to wrap up the production. So, we expect The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 to be released in the fall of 2025 or 2026. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for more such updates.
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