7 Shows Like ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ For Legal Drama Lovers

The Lincoln Lawyer finally made its return to Netflix on July 6 with Season 2, Part 1. The popular legal drama — created by David E. Kelley and based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels — follows LA’s most charming defense attorney Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo). This new season revs up the suspense even further with more high-profile murder cases and also highlights an unexpectedly complex romantic storyline. 

With the Trevor Elliott murder trial in the rearview of his iconic Lincoln, Haller tries to wrap a previous case that’s been weighing on him, as he simultaneously scrambles to clear a new client’s name before it’s too late. Unfortunately for us, Season 2 is split into two parts, with the last five episodes dropping on August 3 — and after watching a cliffhanger like this one, you won’t be able to wait. 

While you’re hanging on by the edge of your driver’s seat after bingeing part one, here are seven shows similar to The Lincoln Lawyer to test-drive before the second half is released. 

1. ‘How To Get Away With Murder’

   In this legal thriller, Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) plays a brilliant criminal defense attorney and professor of defense law. When teaching a class entitled “How to Get Away With Murder,” she selects five of her brightest students to assist with real criminal cases at her firm. When the team gets involved in a murderous scheme, mysteries arise that test everyone’s limits, reveal dark truths, and alter their lives forever. The engaging legal drama and fascinating murder-trial-solving protagonist make How To Get Away With Murder the perfect binge-watch for The Lincoln Lawyer fans.

   WHERE TO STREAM HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

3. ‘Better Call Saul’

   In this Breaking Bad prequel, we learn more about the past of Jimmy McGill, another criminal lawyer protagonist we can’t help but root for. The legal dramedy follows con-artist “Slippin Jimmy” as he attempts to leave the moniker behind and become a reputable attorney. However, when Jimmy’s sketchy habits make their way into his law work, the charismatic and ethically questionable Saul Goodman we all know and love is born. With more than 30 Emmys, the dark humor and legal drama of Better Call Saul is sure to keep you hooked. 

   WHERE TO STREAM BETTER CALL SAUL

4. ‘Suits’

   WIth a perfect mix of criminal cases, personal storylines, and witty humor, Suits might just be your new favorite legal drama. In this mesmerizing series, inexperienced lawyer Mike Ross lands a role as an associate at Pearson Hardman, a successful New York City law firm, despite being a college dropout with no law degree. His photographic memory and persuasive personality are all he needs to win over the firm’s best closer Havey Specter. The two work together to win lawsuit after lawsuit, while also keeping Mike’s lack of a bar license completely undercover. The interesting legal cases and powerhouse female performances are enough to entertain any The Lincoln Lawyer fans. 

   WHERE TO STREAM SUITS

5. ‘Partner Track’

   Looking for a more light-hearted version of The Lincoln Lawyer? Try Partner Track, a legal drama without the serious crime and grueling murder cases. In this Netflix Original, an idealistic young lawyer, Ingrid Yun, struggles to balance her passions and morals as she fights to climb the partner track at a prestigious NYC law firm. With office drama, love triangles, and a closer look at the inner workings of the corporate legal world, it’s a series for you won’t want to miss. 

   WHERE TO STREAM PARTNER TRACK

6. ‘Goliath’

   Before The Lincoln Lawyer, David E. Kelley created Goliath. The show’s main man Billy McBride is almost the opposite of Saul Goodman: once a notorious lawyer, he’s now a washed-up ambulance chaser struggling to solve anything above petty lawsuits. However, when he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrongful death case against the massive law firm he once helped create, everything changes. Featuring deadly conspiracies and intense trials, Kelley does it again with this attention-grabbing legal drama. 

   WHERE TO STREAM GOLIATH

7. ‘Reasonable Doubt’

   Reasonable Doubt is basically The Lincoln Lawyer with a female lead. Jaz Stewart is LA’s most brilliant and fearless defense attorney, who’s ready to beat the system any chance she gets. Jaz is known for her wild interpretations of the law and pushing the limits of the justice system — but how far is too far? With Season 2 on the way, there’s no better time to binge the first season of this crime spectacular. 

   WHERE TO STREAM REASONABLE DOUBT

8. ‘Bosch’

   Switching the focus from lawyer to detective, Bosch gives us a new perspective on criminal law. Based on another book series by Michael Connelly, the drama series centers Harry Bosch, a skilled detective who works in the Hollywood division of the LAPD. On the job, he faces challenges as he investigates suspicious deaths and follows trails of corruption for his clients. And when he isn’t on the clock, Bosch embarks on his own pursuit of truth, prioritizing his daughter and solving his own mother’s murder. 

   WHERE TO STREAM BOSCH