A new episode of Lincoln the Lawyer will hit screens in October. Adding to the anticipation is the return of fan-favorite Andrea Freeman for season three of the legal drama.
Series showrunner Ted Humphrey confirmed the news in an interview with TV Line.Andrea Freeman [played by actor Yaya DaCosta] will return in season 3“, he said, before hinting at what fans can expect from the character in upcoming episodes. “We also loved the dynamic between her and Mickey, and she will have a very significant role, albeit in a slightly different capacity than in season two..”
DaCosta made her debut as Andrea Freeman during the second season of Lincoln the Lawyer. The character was introduced as the brilliant prosecutor who works to prove that chef Lisa Trammell (played by Lana Parrilla) is convicted of murdering a real estate developer. This puts her at odds with defense attorney Mickey Haller (played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) as they both fight to win the case. The role is another of the most important in DaCosta's long career, which includes Chicago Med AND Our kind of people.
The third season is based on The Gods of Guilt
Lincoln the Lawyercreated by David E. Kelley, was renewed for a third season just a few weeks after the end of the second season. Like its predecessors, the third season will consist of 10 episodes, based on the fifth book, The Gods of Guiltin the novel series The Lincoln Lawyer by author Michael ConnellyAlong with DaCosta and series regular Garcia-Ruffo, other returning cast members include Becki Newton as Lorna, Jazz Raycole as Izzy, and Angus Sampson as Cisco.
“We are thrilled to bring back Lincoln the Lawyer for a third season,” said Netflix's vice president of scripted content for the U.S. and Canada, Peter Friedlander, when the third season was announced. “Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez took us deeper into the world of Mickey Haller, creating characters and stories that have captivated our global audience and We can't wait to see what they have in store for everyone's favorite lawyer.,” the statement continued.
According to the official synopsis, The series follows “successful Los Angeles attorney Mickey Haller as he reboots his career after being sidelined in an accident. Operating his trademark Lincoln Navigator, he takes on a murder case.” Season 1 was based on Brass's VerdictConnelly's second novel in the series. The show premiered on Netflix in May 2022 and received largely positive reviews from critics.
Lincoln the Lawyer It was renewed for a second season in June of the same year. Season 2, based on Connelly's 2011 novel, The fifth witness, streamed in two parts on Netflix: the first batch of episodes will debut in June 2023, followed by additional episodes in August.
Lincoln the Lawyer Season 3 will debut on Netflix on October 17, 2024.
Source: TV Line