Here’s what’s currently known about The Lincoln Lawyer season 5.
- Renewal and production: Netflix renewed The Lincoln Lawyer for a fifth season, with filming slated to begin in March 2026 in Los Angeles. This renewal came before season 4 premiered, signaling strong confidence in the show’s future.[1][3]
- Episode count and source material: Season 5 is expected to consist of 10 episodes and will adapt Resurrection Walk, the seventh novel in Michael Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer series.[2][1]
- Cast and creative direction: Cobie Smulders has joined the cast, and production updates suggest the season will continue Mickey Haller’s story with new personal and professional challenges, including family dynamics introduced in season 4.[3][5]
- Release timeline: While a specific release date for season 5 hasn’t been announced, filming is scheduled to start in early 2026, with a likely release later in the year or in 2027 depending on post-production and scheduling on Netflix.[1][3]
Illustrative note: If you’re tracking, expect season 5 to pick up shortly after season 4, leaning into Resurrection Walk’s storyline and potentially expanding the Haller family arc with Smulders’ character involved.
If you’d like, I can compile a compact timeline of confirmed production milestones and summarize the Resurrection Walk adaptation details for season 5.