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The Lincoln Lawyer
A slick, chatty legal procedural that moves fast through courtroom twists and personal entanglements, easy to follow but with enough moral shading to keep you leaning in.
About American legal drama streaming television series
Genres legal drama, drama, legal thriller, crime, thriller, mystery
Created by David E. Kelley
Written by David E. Kelley
Starring Neve Campbell, Christopher Gorham, Reggie Lee, Becki Newton, LisaGay Hamilton, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Angus Sampson, Jamie McShane
Music David Buckley
Length 4 seasons, 40 episodes
Network Netflix
Country United States
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