Netflix's 'The Lincoln Lawyer' Season 4 Spotlights LA Landmarks

The legal drama series continues to showcase the city as an essential part of the storyline.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Season 4 of the Netflix series 'The Lincoln Lawyer' premiered on February 5th, with the city of Los Angeles playing a central role in the show's gritty crime-noir storylines. Showrunners Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez say the series is a 'love letter to L.A.', featuring over 50 filming locations across the city since its debut in 2022.

Why it matters

The Lincoln Lawyer's deep connection to Los Angeles reflects a growing trend of TV shows and films using specific locations as integral parts of their narratives, rather than just as generic backdrops. This helps provide authenticity and a sense of place that resonates with viewers.

The details

Season 4 is based on Michael Connelly's novel 'The Law of Innocence', with attorney Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia Rulfo, facing his toughest case yet as he fights to prove his own innocence in a murder. The season was shot entirely on location in LA, featuring iconic landmarks like Dodger Stadium, the Bradbury Building, and the Vincent Thomas Bridge. The showrunners also highlight the city's diverse food scene, with appearances by renowned chef Nancy Silverton and locations like Langer's Deli, Hop Woo, and Grand Central Market.

  • Season 4 of 'The Lincoln Lawyer' premiered on Netflix on February 5, 2026.
  • The series was renewed for a 5th season by Netflix.

The players

Ted Humphrey

Co-showrunner for 'The Lincoln Lawyer' series.

Dailyn Rodriguez

Co-showrunner for 'The Lincoln Lawyer' series.

Michael Connelly

Renowned author whose bestselling novels serve as the basis for 'The Lincoln Lawyer' series.

Manuel Garcia Rulfo

Actor who portrays attorney Mickey Haller in the 'The Lincoln Lawyer' series.

Nancy Silverton

Renowned Los Angeles chef who appears as herself in Season 4 of 'The Lincoln Lawyer'.

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What they’re saying

“It's really a love letter to L.A. because Michael's novels are in some ways a love letter to L.A. They're very much gritty crime-noir novels but they all take place in L.A. and they all make extensive use of realistic L.A. not just locations but situations and people.”

— Ted Humphrey, Co-showrunner

“I've always been a fan of shows that are very specific to the place where they shoot. It gives authenticity to the show.”

— Dailyn Rodriguez, Co-showrunner

“We like to shout out local businesses, we like to shout out Latino businesses. So a lot of it is our own curiosity about the city that has seeped into the show.”

— Dailyn Rodriguez, Co-showrunner

“Ultimately what makes us choose any location is story, story first. We choose the locations based on what's right for the story.”

— Ted Humphrey, Co-showrunner

“Mickey Haller's life is always going to be in L.A. and therefore we're going to shoot that here.”

— Ted Humphrey, Co-showrunner

What’s next

Netflix has already renewed 'The Lincoln Lawyer' for a 5th season, ensuring the series will continue to showcase the city of Los Angeles as an integral part of its storytelling.

The takeaway

The deep integration of Los Angeles into the narrative of 'The Lincoln Lawyer' reflects a growing trend in television where specific locations are used as more than just backdrops, but as essential elements that give authenticity and a sense of place to the show's world.