Arriving on Netflix on February 5 is the fourth season of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ the latest story to feature Michael Connelly’s legal eagle Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and this time has him on trial for murder.
Arriving on Netflix on February 5 is the fourth season of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ the latest story to feature Michael Connelly’s legal eagle Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and this time has him on trial for murder.
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
Arriving on Netflix on February 5 is the fourth season of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ the latest story to feature Michael Connelly’s legal eagle Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and this time has him on trial for murder.
The cast for the show also includes Becki Newton (‘Ugly Betty’), Angus Sampson (‘Mad Max: Fury Road’), Jazz Raycole (‘Jericho’) and Neve Campbell (‘Scream’).
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Initial Thoughts
(L to R): Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, Angus Sampson as Denis “Cisco” Wojciechowski in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
Proving to be a more successful and consistent adaptation of Michael Connelly’s ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ novel series, Netflix’s show is back for a fourth season, this time bringing Connelly’s sixth book, “The Law of Innocence” to screens.
And putting Mickey on trial for a murder he didn’t commit (not a spoiler; it was established at the end of the previous season that he’s being framed) makes for a hefty dollop of fresh tension that aims to keep the show from feeling stale.
Script and Direction
Neve Campbell as Maggie in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
Adapted by Ted Humphrey and David E. Kelley (with Dailyn Rodriguez running the show itself alongside Humphrey), the season proves to be an effective use of the cast, and while there isn’t too much tension as to whether Mickey will make it out of the trap he’s been placed in, the various plot twists are compelling and entertaining.
The series also continues to make good use of various Los Angeles locations, with a particularly stylish sheen that suits the storyline.
Cast and Performances
(L to R): Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
Garcia-Rulfo slips once more into the lead as Mickey, giving a passionate, nuanced performance that also features plenty of charm.
Around him, the rest of the cast play well in supporting roles, while Sasha Alexander and Constance Zimmer are welcome additions.
Final Thoughts
Constance Zimmer as Dana Berg in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ may never quite challenge the best of the best from the prestige TV category, yet in nevertheless provides solid legal wrangling, a charismatic central performances and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.
It’s good to be riding with Mickey Haller again (even if he doesn’t get to use the car as much this year).
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4 receives 75 out of 100.
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2025.
What’s the plot of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4?
After the dead body of Mickey’s former client, a conman named Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton), was discovered in the trunk of the lawyer’s Lincoln at the end of Season 3, he’s fighting to prove his own innocence and preserve his reputation.
Who stars in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 4?
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey HallerNeve Campbell as Maggie McPhersonBecki Newton as Lorna CraneJazz Raycole as Izzy LettsAngus Sampson as Dennis “Cisco” WojciechowskiSasha Alexander as Dawn RuthEmmanuelle Chriqui as Jeanine FerrignoConstance Zimmer as Dana Berg
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 3. Photo: Netflix.
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