If you loved
The Lincoln Lawyer
Brad Furman · Film · 2011
You were hooked by The Lincoln Lawyer because of the way it exposes the moral gray areas lurking within our legal system.
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Adaptation
The Lincoln Lawyer
David E. Kelley · Series · 2022
Books on the same thread
The Brass Verdict
Michael Connelly · Book · 2008
Shares 2 threads with The Lincoln Lawyer: Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama.
If you enjoyed the high-stakes defense strategies in The Lincoln Lawyer, you will appreciate this direct connection to Mickey Haller, featuring the same intensity and complex ethical dilemmas.
The Law of Innocence
Michael Connelly · Book · 2021
Shares 3 threads with The Lincoln Lawyer: Justice system, Legal thriller, Courtroom drama.
This return to the world of The Lincoln Lawyer captures the same professional stakes and legal maneuvering that made the original story a gripping exploration of justice and innocence.
The Litigators
John Grisham · Book · 2011
Shares 3 threads with The Lincoln Lawyer: Moral Ambiguity, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama.
Much like The Lincoln Lawyer, this story dives into the moral ambiguity of the legal profession, focusing on the grit and greed that define high-stakes litigation and courtroom drama.
The Law of Innocence
Michael Connelly · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with The Lincoln Lawyer: legal thriller.
This installment deepens the character study found in The Lincoln Lawyer, placing Mickey Haller in an impossible position that tests his legal strategy and personal integrity once again.
Series on the same thread
For Life
Hank Steinberg · Series · 2020
Shares 2 threads with The Lincoln Lawyer: Justice System, Redemption.
While The Lincoln Lawyer focuses on a defense attorney, this series shares the same commitment to exposing a flawed justice system through a powerful narrative of redemption and struggle.
Suits
Aaron Korsh · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with The Lincoln Lawyer: Moral Ambiguity.
The charismatic legal maneuvering in The Lincoln Lawyer finds a counterpart here, as brilliant characters navigate the moral ambiguity of the law through sharp wit and unconventional professional choices.
The Wire
David Simon · Series · 2002
Shares a thread with The Lincoln Lawyer: Moral Ambiguity.
If the systemic corruption depicted in The Lincoln Lawyer kept you engaged, you will appreciate this deep dive into the bureaucratic rot and moral decay of a broken city.
Goliath
David E. Kelley · Series · 2016
Shares 2 threads with The Lincoln Lawyer: Redemption, Neo-Noir.
This series mirrors the neo-noir atmosphere of The Lincoln Lawyer, focusing on a washed-up attorney whose pursuit of justice against corporate corruption echoes the same themes of personal redemption.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with The Lincoln Lawyer: moral ambiguity.
This podcast explores the same fascination with human behavior and legal anomalies that made the courtroom drama in The Lincoln Lawyer feel so grounded and morally complex.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with The Lincoln Lawyer: moral ambiguity.
The moral ambiguity that drives the narrative of The Lincoln Lawyer is a core component of these cinematic stories, which explore the complicated nature of human choices and consequences.
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Common questions
Is The Lincoln Lawyer based on a book?
Yes, The Lincoln Lawyer is based on a novel. The book was published in 2005 by Michael Connelly, and the movie adaptation starring Matthew McConaughey was released in 2011. Both versions follow the story of defense attorney Mick Haller as he works from his Lincoln Continental.
How does the 2022 TV series compare to the 2011 movie version of The Lincoln Lawyer?
Both The Lincoln Lawyer movie and the 2022 TV series are adaptations of the source material featuring defense attorney Mick Haller. While the 2011 film is a standalone feature, the TV series serves as a separate episodic adaptation of the legal stories found in the original books.
What is the premise of The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer follows Mick Haller, a defense attorney who conducts his business from the back of his Lincoln Continental. He typically represents petty criminals, but his career changes when he is hired to defend a wealthy Beverly Hills playboy accused of attempted murder in a high-stakes case.
Should I watch The Lincoln Lawyer movie before starting the 2022 TV series?
You do not need to watch the 2011 movie to understand the 2022 TV series. Both versions of The Lincoln Lawyer are independent adaptations of the source material. You can watch either one first as they represent different creative takes on the same character and professional life of Mick Haller.