We know we’re in for a wild ride with Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer. The upcoming book-to-screen adaptation is taking on the story told in Michael Connelly’s book The Law of Innocence, which means we’re about to see our titular lawyer, Mickey Haller, in prison and defending himself in every way. Now, the man who plays the attorney, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, has opened up about why he’s enjoyed this season so much, and he is making me equal parts scared and hyped.
At the moment, Season 4 does not have a premiere date on Netflix’s 2025 schedule; however, it did wrap recently. Now, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo is out and about promoting his project on the 2025 movie schedule, Jurassic World Rebirth, and during all of that, he’s been talking about The Lincoln Lawyer too. In fact, while on Just for Variety, he was asked about Mikey’s upcoming story, and in response, he said:
It’s the most emotional one — heavy emotion — because of how we found him, and a lot of things happen, which I cannot say, but they’re very emotional for me. I told the showrunners that even reading them before we start shooting, it is the one that I’ve enjoyed the most. I’ve enjoyed all of them, but this one is the one that I’ve enjoyed the most because it has the most heaviness.
end of The Lincoln Lawyer’s third season, Mikey was arrested for a murder he didn’t commit when Sam Scales was found dead in the trunk of his car. So, in Season 4, the lawyer will be in prison, and he’ll work to defend himself. In the book The Law of Innocence, Mikey is also a target in the courtroom and prison, which likely plays into that “emotional” and heavy feeling Garcia-Rulfo alluded to.
Neve Campbell will be back in a big way as Mickey’s ex-wife Maggie, and I can’t imagine how his arrest will put stress on his relationship with her and their daughter.
I am also wondering how Mickey will fare in prison. While he’s very strong and strong-willed, prison is a different beast. And since he has a target on his back, I’m concerned for his safety. Plus, trying to build his defense while possibly needing to physically defend himself sounds dangerous and traumatic.
All these nervous feelings, though, are positive, because the more intense and dramatic the better when it comes to TV shows. So, bring on the drama, heaviness and enjoyment. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo was clearly thrilled by it, and I know I will be too once we’re able to stream Season 4 with a Netflix subscription.