Netflix's 'The Lincoln Lawyer' Emerges as Reliable 'Bosch' Successor

The legal drama series based on Michael Connelly's books has become a streaming hit for Netflix.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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With Paramount+ and Prime Video dominating the 'dad-TV' genre with shows like Yellowstone and Bosch, Netflix has found a worthy competitor in The Lincoln Lawyer. Based on Michael Connelly's bestselling book series, the legal drama series starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo has received positive reviews and has been renewed for a fifth season, cementing its status as a reliable successor to the long-running Bosch franchise.

Why it matters

The success of The Lincoln Lawyer is important for Netflix as it looks to establish a strong foothold in the legal/crime drama genre that has been dominated by other streamers. The show's positive reception and continued renewal signals that Netflix has found a reliable franchise that can appeal to the same audience as Bosch and other 'dad-TV' favorites.

The details

The Lincoln Lawyer, created by David E. Kelley, stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as the titular character, a Los Angeles-based lawyer who works out of his Lincoln. The show also features Neve Campbell in a supporting role. The series has received mostly positive reviews, with the third season scoring a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The show's recent fourth season immediately claimed the number one spot on Netflix's domestic charts, though it remained behind Bridgerton globally.

  • The Lincoln Lawyer premiered its first season on Netflix in 2022.
  • The show was recently renewed for a fifth season, which will debut in 2024.

The players

The Lincoln Lawyer

A Netflix legal drama series based on the bestselling books by Michael Connelly.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

The actor who stars as the titular character in The Lincoln Lawyer.

Neve Campbell

An actress who has a supporting role in The Lincoln Lawyer.

David E. Kelley

The prolific creator who developed The Lincoln Lawyer series for Netflix.

Michael Connelly

The bestselling author whose book series serves as the basis for The Lincoln Lawyer.

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What they’re saying

“This season feels more significant by putting everything on the line for its title character.”

— Christina Radish, Collider Reviewer (Collider)

What’s next

The Lincoln Lawyer has been renewed for a fifth season, which will debut on Netflix in 2024.

The takeaway

The success of The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix demonstrates the streamer's ability to find reliable franchises that can appeal to the same audience as popular 'dad-TV' shows like Bosch, helping Netflix establish a stronger foothold in the legal/crime drama genre.