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Netflix drama The Lincoln Lawyer will conclude with its fifth season, which is scheduled to air in 2027. Author Michael Connelly shared the release year in a comment on Threads. An exact premiere month or day is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Netflix originally announced the show's conclusion in May. Co-showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez stated that wrapping up the series offers a bittersweet opportunity to give the characters a planned ending. Unconfirmed reports suggest that rising costs contributed to the decision, though Netflix has not verified financial motives.
About the series
The legal drama focuses on defense lawyer Mickey Haller as he navigates high-stakes legal cases, business, and family matters. Early narrative arcs were shaped by Michael Connelly's book The Brass Verdict. In Season 4, Mickey was forced to defend his own freedom after being accused of murder.
The fourth season concluded with Mickey clearing his name, only to be introduced to Emi Finch, a half-sister he did not know existed. She requested his assistance with a habeas petition to release a woman who is currently serving a six-year prison term.
What to expect
Season 5 will base its story on Resurrection Walk, the seventh Mickey Haller book written by Michael Connelly. The upcoming episodes will follow Mickey as he tackles the legal complications behind the new case.
The cast for the final season includes:
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller
- Cobie Smulders as Emi Finch
- Becki Newton as Lorna
- Jazz Raycole as Izzy
- Angus Sampson as Cisco
Actors expected to return in recurring roles include Neve Campbell, Krista Warner, Angelica Maria, and Gigi Zumbado. The total episode count for the final season is not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: netflix new series release - BingNews · Published October 28, 2026 · Photo by Fine Photographics on Unsplash
