Netflix Fast-Tracks 'Lincoln Lawyer' Spinoff

A spinoff series of 'The Lincoln Lawyer' starring Cobie Smulders is in fast-track development at Netflix. The new series will center around Smulders' character Artemisia 'Emi' Finch, Mickey Haller's half-sister.

The spinoff is part of the franchise expansion, following the announcement that the fifth season of 'The Lincoln Lawyer' will be its last. Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez, and Matthew J. Lieberman will write the script for the spinoff series.

Emi was introduced at the end of Season 4, with Cobie Smulders promoted to a series regular in Season 5. The character is an original creation, not based on any character from Michael Connelly's books, which inspired the series.

## What it means for the franchise The Lincoln Lawyer series has been a significant contributor to the California economy, with over $425M added and over 4,300 cast and crew employed. The series has also performed well on Netflix, appearing on the Global Top 10 charts for 29 weeks and garnering 171M views since 2023.

The decision to greenlight the spinoff series is contingent on closing deals with all key parties, a process that is ongoing. If successful, the spinoff is expected to film in Los Angeles, pending qualification for a California tax credit.

## Why it matters The expansion of The Lincoln Lawyer universe is a significant move for Netflix, which has seen success with other franchise expansions. The streaming platform has had a strong year, with several popular shows and movies performing well. The Lincoln Lawyer spinoff is the latest example of the company's efforts to build on existing successes and create new content for its subscribers.