Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer Officially Sets First-Ever Spinoff Series

MovieStillsDB Published Aug 12, 2026, 4:13 PM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Lincoln Lawyer is coming back for one final season, but the franchise is about to expand with a brand-new spinoff. According to Deadline, Netflix plans to expand The Lincoln Lawyer universe with a spinoff series following Mickey Haller's half-sister Artemisia “Emi” Finch​​​​​​, played by Cobie Smulders. Executive producers Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez and Matthew J. Lieberman will work on the script. The three EPs reportedly presented their idea in a recent pitch meeting with Netflix, with executives at the streamer reacting so positively to the show that they immediately began fast-tracking its development. Since the spinoff is still in the early stages of development, Netflix hasn't officially greenlit the series just yet, but it seems inevitable, assuming all the critical stakeholders sign contracts to come on board. Netflix hopes to film the Lincoln Lawyer spinoff in Los Angeles if it can get approved for a California tax credit, similar to the financial benefits that the original series has taken advantage of. More to come...