7 Shows Like ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ to Watch After Season 2
ICYMI: Part one of The Lincoln Lawyer season two is now streaming on Netflix. Since it’s only a matter of time before you binge-watch all ten episodes, we compiled a list of similar titles to hold you over until part two premieres on August 3.
Keep scrolling for seven shows like The Lincoln Lawyer.
1. Reasonable Doubt
Cast: Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Michael Ealy, Angela Grovey
Seasons: 1
Meet Jax Stewart, a brilliant Los Angeles-based defense attorney who’s known for pushing the limits. The question is: How far is too far? It’s like The Lincoln Lawyer, but with a female lead.
2. Goliath
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Diana Hopper, Tania Raymonde, Nina Arianda
Seasons: 4
Billy McBride used to be a powerful lawyer, but now, he’s struggling to rise above petty lawsuits. Everything changes when he agrees to pursue a wrongful death case against his old firm. The main character is portrayed by Billy Bob Thornton, who’s equally as captivating as Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in The Lincoln Lawyer. In honor of Amazon Prime Day, customers can rent or buy with Prime Video for up to 50 percent off and subscribe to select channels for as little as 99 cents per month.
3. For the People
Cast: Susannah Flood, Wesam Keesh, Regé-Jean Page, Britt Robertson
Seasons: 2
The series only ran for two seasons before getting cancelled, but it’s still worth the watch. The show offers a rare glimpse inside The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (aka the Mother Court), where brand-new lawyers attempt to make a name for themselves.
4. Suits
Cast: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Gina Torres, Meghan Markle
Seasons: 8
The first eight seasons of Meghan Markle’s legal drama, Suits, are now streaming on Netflix. The show follows a group of corporate lawyers who work tirelessly to represent the firm in a positive manner. One lawyer in particular, Mike Ross, is hiding a dark secret that could ruin his career. Similar to The Lincoln Lawyer, the show features a combination of new cases and personal story lines.
5. Burden of Truth
Cast: Kristin Kreuk, Star Slade, Peter Mooney, Meegwun Fairbrother
Seasons: 4
Joanna Hanley is forced to return to her hometown when a mysterious illness spreads among high school students. Although she’s there as a lawyer, the visit brings back old memories and hidden skeletons. The fast-paced storytelling is ideal for fans of The Lincoln Lawyer.
6. Bosch
Cast: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Lance Reddick, Amy Aquino
Seasons: 7
This isn’t your typical, run-of-the-mill crime drama. Based on the book series by Michael Connelly, the series follows a skilled detective (played by Titus Welliver) who works with the L.A.P.D. When he isn’t on the clock, his top priorities include raising his daughter and solving his own mother’s murder.
7. Anatomy of a Scandal
Cast: Sienna Miller, Michelle Dockery, Rupert Friend
Seasons: 1
Based on the namesake novel by Sarah Vaughan, the story follows a powerful politician who comes under fire after sexual allegations surface. The story is told from the perspective of his wife, Sophie, who didn’t see it coming. Although it’s more personal than The Lincoln Lawyer, it’s interesting to see the differences between the U.S. and the U.K. justice system.
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