Manuel García-Rulfo’s ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ To End With Season 5

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentManuel García-Rulfo’s ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ To End With Season 5ByVeronica Villafañe,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Veronica Villafañe is an expert in the Hispanic media industry.Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 11:17pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Manuel García-Rulfo as Mickey Haller in "The Lincoln Lawyer." NETFLIXFans of The Lincoln Lawyer and its star, Manuel García-Rulfo, had reason to celebrate when Netflix renewed the hit legal drama for a fifth season ahead of Season 4's premiere. Now comes some bittersweet news: Season 5 will be the last.Netflix confirmed that the upcoming season will serve as the series finale, bringing Mickey Haller's story to a close after five seasons of courtroom drama, cliffhangers and compelling characters. Since its 2022 debut, The Lincoln Lawyer has been one of Netflix's most reliable performers, with García-Rulfo's portrayal of defense attorney Mickey Haller at the heart of its global appeal. The first season alone drew more than 260 million hours viewed in its first four weeks. Across four seasons, the series has appeared on Netflix's Global Top 10 for 29 weeks and accumulated 171 million views since 2023. Production is currently underway in Los Angeles, where the series has filmed at more than 50 locations across the city, including Dodger Stadium and Grand Central Market.The Creators on Ending the Story Right"All good things must come to an end, but thankfully sometimes how they come to an end is up to us," co-showrunners and executive producers Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez said in a joint statement, expressing gratitude at having the opportunity to give the series proper closure. "From the very beginning, the mission was always not only to tell the story of Mickey Haller and his compatriots, but also t...