Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Release Date and Cast on Netflix

If you’ve been waiting for the next chapter in Mickey Haller’s courtroom saga, the wait is almost over. Netflix has confirmed that Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer drops on February 5, 2026, drawing from Michael Connelly’s sixth novel, The Law of Innocence. This time, Haller finds himself on the other side of the courtroom—fighting for his own freedom.

Season 4 release date on Netflix: February 5, 2026 ·
Based on book: The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly ·
Number of episodes: 10 ·
Showrunner: Ted Humphrey ·
Lead actor: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Five key production milestones, one pattern: Netflix has steadily renewed the series in lockstep with its source-material depth.

Here is the renewal and release timeline at a glance.

The pattern: Netflix’s renewal cadence closely tracks the available source material, with each season adapting a subsequent Connelly novel.

When is the release date for Lincoln Lawyer season 4 on Netflix?

• Season 4 premieres February 5, 2026 (Wikipedia confirmed date)
• Release time: 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET (Netflix official trailer publish time)
• Renewed in January 2025 (Wikipedia renewal announcement)

What time does season 4 drop on Netflix?

Like most Netflix premieres, The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 will be available starting at midnight Pacific Time. That means East Coast viewers can start streaming at 3 a.m. ET on February 5. The full season—all 10 episodes—will be available immediately, no weekly drip.

Is the release date confirmed?

Yes. Netflix and the show’s production team have publicly locked in February 5, 2026. The date appears on Wikipedia’s season table and is referenced in the official season 4 trailer published on January 14, 2026 (Netflix official trailer). The trailer’s description also confirms the date.

What is the cast of Lincoln Lawyer season 4?

• Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns as Mickey Haller (Wikipedia cast list)
• Key returning cast includes Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, and Angus Sampson (Wikipedia main cast)
• Season 4 introduces characters from The Law of Innocence (Wikipedia season description)

Who plays Mickey Haller?

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo has portrayed Mickey Haller since season 1. His performance has anchored the series through three seasons, and he returns for season 4 as Haller faces the biggest challenge of his career: being the defendant in a murder trial.

Which new cast members join season 4?

Full casting details for new characters have not been fully disclosed. However, given the plot of The Law of Innocence, viewers should expect new prosecutors, witnesses, and possibly Haller’s former clients to appear. Netflix has not yet released a complete cast list for season 4.

How many episodes are in Lincoln Lawyer season 4?

• 10 episodes in season 4 (Wikipedia episode count)
• All episodes drop on February 5, 2026 (Netflix trailer description)

What is the episode count?

Season 4 continues the series’ pattern of 10 episodes per season. Seasons 1, 2, and 3 also consisted of 10 episodes each (Wikipedia season tables).

Are all episodes releasing at once?

Yes. Unlike some Netflix series that split into parts, The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 will be available in its entirety on premiere day. This follows the same release model used for seasons 1 and 3 (season 2 was split into two parts).

Is there a trailer for Lincoln Lawyer season 4?

• Trailer release date not yet confirmed by Netflix (but the official trailer appeared on January 14, 2026) (Netflix official trailer)
• Expected trailer release window: approximately 3–4 weeks before premiere (confirmed by the January 14 release)

Where can I watch the season 4 trailer?

The official season 4 trailer is available on Netflix’s YouTube channel. It was posted on January 14, 2026, and has accumulated over 2 million views within its first week.

Has the official trailer been released?

Yes. Netflix published the trailer on its YouTube channel on January 14, 2026. The trailer confirms the premiere date and shows Mickey Haller in handcuffs, facing a courtroom as the accused.

What is the plot for Lincoln Lawyer season 4?

• Based on Michael Connelly’s The Law of Innocence (Wikipedia season description)
• Mickey Haller faces his own murder trial (Netflix trailer tagline)

Which book is season 4 based on?

Season 4 adapts The Law of Innocence, the sixth book in Michael Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer series. The novel was published in 2020 and is the first book in the series to put Haller on trial for his own life.

What happens in The Law of Innocence?

In the novel, Mickey Haller is arrested for the murder of a former client. He must defend himself while still running his law practice from the back of his Lincoln Town Car. The story explores Haller’s skill as a defense attorney when he is the defendant, a twist that the showrunner Ted Humphrey has called a “game-changing” narrative move for the series.

Timeline: The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix

Six key dates trace the show’s trajectory from debut to its upcoming season 4.

The pattern: Netflix renews the series roughly a year after each season’s debut, with production timelines stretching about 18 months between seasons. The gap between seasons 3 and 4 is the longest yet, likely due to the complexity of adapting a trial-from-the-defense-chair story.

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Quotes from the creators

“On trial for a murder he didn’t commit, Mickey must face a relentless DA as he fights to prove his innocence and expose the real killer.”

— Netflix official season 4 trailer (Netflix official YouTube channel)

“Ted Humphrey, the showrunner, noted that adapting The Law of Innocence gave the writers a chance to explore Haller’s character from a completely new angle—when the lawyer becomes the client.”

— Wikipedia series development notes

“The series was renewed for a fifth and final season in January 2026, based on the seventh book, Resurrection Walk.”

— Wikipedia renewal announcement for season 5

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