'The Lincoln Lawyer' Spinoff Starring Cobie Smulders Eyed At Netflix

Key Points:

• Netflix is developing a spinoff series of The Lincoln Lawyer centered on Cobie Smulders’ character, Artemisia “Emi” Finch, Mickey Haller’s half-sister, with a script being written by the show’s executive producers and produced by A+E Studios.
• The spinoff concept was pitched to Netflix following the announcement that Season 5 of The Lincoln Lawyer would be the final season, and the project received a positive response with a script commissioned for quick development.
• Filming is planned for Los Angeles, contingent on qualifying for California tax credits, and the spinoff’s green light depends on finalizing deals with key stakeholders, which are still in progress.
• Emi Finch, an original character not from Michael Connelly’s books, was introduced in Season 4 and promoted to series regular in Season 5, filling a family role absent due to rights issues with Mickey’s half-brother Harry Bosch, who stars in a Prime Video series.
• The Lincoln Lawyer has been a significant success for Netflix, contributing over $425 million to California’s economy, employing thousands, filming extensively in Los Angeles, and maintaining strong viewership with 171 million views since 2023 and a record fourth-season debut.