Release Date: May, 2022
Number of Episodes: 10
Number of Seasons: 1
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Genre: Legal Drama
Main Cast: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Angus Sampson, Christopher Gorham



The Lincoln Lawyer is an American legal drama streaming television series based on the 2008 novel The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly, a sequel to his novel The Lincoln Lawyer.  The first novel The Lincoln Lawyer has already been made as movie staring Matthew McConaughey.

It was premiered on Netflix on May 13, 2022. It received generally positive reviews from critics. In June 2022, the series was renewed for a second season. Second season is also expected to based on another novel by author Michael Connelly.

Main Cast,
  • Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, a criminal-defense lawyer and recovering addict
  • Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson, Mickey's first wife and a criminal prosecutor
  • Becki Newton as Lorna Crain, Mickey's second wife and his legal aide
  • Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, a former addict and client of Mickey, now working as his personal driver
  • Angus Sampson as Cisco, Mickey's friend and go-to investigator and Lorna's fiancé
  • Christopher Gorham as Trevor Elliott, a developer suspected of a double murder
S1: E1: He Rides Again
Following a personal and professional spiral, Los Angeles defense Lawyer Michael Haller receives an unexpected opportunity due to mysterious death of a fellow attorney Jerry Vincent.

S1: E2: The Magic Bullet
A high-profile Murder case involving Trevor Elliott (owner of the Gaming company who has been accused of murdering his wife Lara) sends Michael scrambling to find evidence for his defense, while Maggie (his first wife) offers him a chance to help rebuild her trust.

S1: E3: Momentum
Michael looks for a link between the Trevor Elliott case and his mysterious new client.

S1: E4: Chaos Theory
After a close call at his office, Michael hashes things out with Detective Griggs. A witness in Maggie's human trafficking case has second thoughts.

S1: E5: Twelve Lemmings in a Box
Trevor Elliott's demand during jury selection frustrate Michael, who reaches out for some unorthodox help.

S1: E6: Bent
As Michael attempts to track the source of a possible bribe, he meets with Lara's former colleague, revisits one of his old case and does a favor for Maggie.

S1: E7: Lemming Number Seven
On the first day of Trevor's trial, Mickey tries to prove the police had tunnel vision. Maggie's new witness provides a lead. Lorna steps in with Hayley (Michael and Maggie's daughter)

S1: E8: The Magic Bullet Redux
After a damaging day of testimony, Michael searches for the one piece of evidence that will crack his case wide open. Maggie faces deadline in Soto's case.

S1: E9: The Uncanny Valley
Determined to clear his name, Trevor Elliott pushes to take the stand despite reluctance for Michael. But the risky strategy leaves Michael with more questions than answers.

S1: E10: The Brass Verdict
After the judgement in favor of Trevor Elliott, Michael realizes Trevor actually been the murders and confronts Trevor with all his findings. Michael also ventures into right a past wrong, but that was going to have a direct consequences on the Soto case handled by his ex wife Maggie.

Overall it was an excellent Legal drama, and people who loves courtroom drama's will love this web series. Hopefully Season 2 will be released next year and matches the Season 1 gripping storyline.