The Lincoln Lawyer
Seen it?2022 | 4 seasons | Drama, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Goliath or Better Call Saul, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Hotshot LA defense attorney Mickey Haller will do whatever it takes to win as he navigates the criminal justice system from his trademark Lincoln.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience; spent 30 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.5 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
- Season 12022 · 10 episodes · 80% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10Saturday
- Season 22023 · 10 episodes · 91% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10Saturday
Season 32024 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8 out of 10Friday- Season 42026 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by David E. Kelley
- Manuel Garcia-RulfoMickey Haller
- Neve CampbellMaggie McPherson
- Becki NewtonLorna Crane
- Angus SampsonDennis 'Cisco' Wojciechowski
- Jazz RaycoleIzzy Letts