The Lincoln Lawyer has officially been renewed for season 4, with Netflix’s legal drama set to continue the story of Mickey Haller and his legal team. The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger, as Mickey (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is arrested for murder, after the body of his former client, Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton), is found in the trunk of his car. This sets the stage for a new case where the titular character is behind bars, having to work with his team to prove his innocence, and potentially learn who the real culprit is.

Now, Netflix has confirmed The Lincoln Lawyer will be coming back for season 4, sharing an image of Mickey backing up in one of his cars. The car he’s driving is the same one he was pulled over in at the end of season 3, a fitting image that teases what to expect from the newly-confirmed episodes. However, the streaming service doesn’t offer any more information aside from confirmation more episodes are coming. Check out the announcement and new image below:

The Lincoln Lawyer has been renewed for a fourth season! pic.twitter.com/JfMUk0kZbA — Netflix (@netflix) January 21, 2025

What The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4’s Confirmation Means For The Series

The Netflix Show Already Hinted At Another Book Adaptation

Every season of Netflix’s legal drama has been based on a book in the series of the same name by Michael Connelly. The end of season 3 indicates The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 will be based on the sixth book, The Law of Innocence, which sees Mickey framed for a crime he didn’t commit. While some elements could be altered for the upcoming adaptation, proving his innocence will still be a key part of how the season plays out. Especially since he’ll be relying on the people around him instead of spearheading the investigation as usual.

With Lorna (Becki Newton) passing the California Bar Exam in season 3, she’s now qualified to represent her boss, helping aid in the investigation on the outside. Although this means the spotlight won’t be on Mickey the whole time, it will allow the cast of The Lincoln Lawyer to showcase their skills in the legal field, showing how well they can handle a situation where their friend’s life is on the line. It also indicates some major shifts in dynamics moving forward, as the main character’s skills will be important yet limited when it comes to attaining his freedom.

Our Take On The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4’s Renewal

It Makes Sense Given The Series’ Popularity

It’s unsurprising the legal drama has been renewed for season 4, with the Netflix series topping 2024’s streaming shows list according to Bloomberg, with 8.1 billion minutes viewed. The show’s popularity emphasizes why its success has continued, and why the streaming platform was influenced to officiate its return just three months after season 3 was released. Although it’s unclear when The Lincoln Lawyer will return, this quick turnaround for renewal is a strong sign of its continued performance as a staple of the platform.