The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 wishlist — 5 emotional power moves we need to see in Netflix’s most intense season yet
With The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 officially on the docket, fans are already dreaming up the next big moments. Netflix’s hit legal drama is set to adapt The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly — and this time, Mickey Haller isn’t defending a client. He is the client. With the stakes higher than ever, here are five pivotal storylines we hope the show brings to life when Mickey lands behind bars and the courtroom drama hits peak intensity.
1. Mickey & Hayley finally rebuilding their bond — inside and outside the courtroom
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The emotional heart of the show has always been Mickey’s strained relationship with his daughter, Hayley. After years of distance and the tragic loss of Eddie, season 3 offered a hopeful glimpse at reconciliation. In the book, Hayley’s commitment is unwavering — she skips classes, shows up to hearings, and proves she’s got her dad’s back. Season 4 is the perfect time to elevate this father-daughter dynamic and give it the screen time it deserves. When your father’s on trial for murder, everything else fades. We want to see that ride-or-die loyalty.
2. Lorna stepping up and running the firm like a boss
Lorna Can Rise To The Challenge Of Running Mickey’s Law Firm
By the end of season 3, Lorna becomes a licensed attorney and finally has the freedom to take on her own cases. But season 4 offers her something even bigger: leadership. With Mickey in jail, someone needs to keep the law firm afloat — and Lorna’s poised to rise to the challenge. With Izzy at her side, Lorna managing the office would be a huge shift in power dynamics and could create some serious tension, growth, and a well-earned spotlight for Becki Newton’s underappreciated brilliance.
3. Maggie switching sides — and defending Mickey for once
Maggie McPherson’s legal career has always put her on the opposite side of Mickey — both professionally and personally. But in season 4, we could finally see Maggie walk in Mickey’s shoes. With Neve Campbell returning full-time, it’s the perfect opportunity for Maggie to join Mickey’s defense team. This twist would not only showcase her courtroom prowess, but give their fractured romance new meaning. If Maggie finally understands the burden of defending the accused, their relationship could transform. Or implode.
4. Mickey defending himself while locked up — a legal genius under pressure
One of the most jaw-dropping story arcs from The Law of Innocence is Mickey’s decision to stay in jail rather than drain Hayley’s college fund for bail. It’s noble. It’s brutal. And it makes his job exponentially harder. The image of Mickey strategizing from behind bars, fighting for his freedom while trapped in the system he’s spent years navigating for others, is the kind of dramatic tension that could define the season. His isolation will either break him — or show just how far he’s willing to go for justice.
5. Bring back Legal Siegel — because Mickey needs him now more than ever
Mickey Will Face A Serious Challenge Being Both The Lawyer And Defendant
Mickey may be brilliant, but even he needs someone to lean on. Enter Legal Siegel — his mentor, his conscience, and sometimes his harshest critic. Their rift in season 3 was raw, but a murder trial is the kind of crisis that calls for old allies. Fans are hoping Elliot Gould returns to bring wisdom, warmth, and a sense of continuity to the show, especially with Bosch permanently out of the picture. Legal’s advice could be the difference between victory and disaster.