Summary
Netflix has confirmed thatSuitsseason 9 is finally coming to the streaming service, and there’s another fantastic legal drama show to watch while waiting for its arrival. While the series originally premiered in 2011 and ran all nine seasons on USA Network before ending in 2019,Suitssaw a massive resurgence in popularity upon becoming available for streaming on Netflix in the summer of 2023. The legal drama’s popularity recently led to aLos Angeles-setSuitsspinoff seriesbeing ordered and talks of a reunion movie with the original cast, with this excitement being guaranteed to escalate further when the ninth and final season hits Netflix.
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer Show Is Another Great Legal Drama Like Suits
The Lincoln Lawyer is perfect to watch while waiting for Suits season 9 on Netflix
Netflix’s hit dramaThe Lincoln Lawyeris the perfect lawyer-based series to watch while waiting forSuitsseason 9’s debut on the streamer. Based on Michael Connelly’s book series,The Lincoln Lawyerfollows LA-based defense attorney Mickey Haller(Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) as he takes on high-profile cases around the city, with the lawyer obtaining a unique reputation for working out of the back of his Lincoln car. The show has proven to be quite popular on Netflix during its first two seasons, so there’s plenty of anticipation ahead ofThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 3’s release.
From the exciting legal elements to the office drama and interpersonal and familial relationships of those in LA’s legal community or Mickey’s team, fans ofSuitswill find plenty to enjoy inThe Lincoln Lawyer.
For those who have already seenall nine seasons ofSuitsor need another legal show to pass the time before watching season 9, Netflix’sThe Lincoln Lawyeroffers many of the same entertaining and dramatic series qualities. From the exciting legal elements to the office drama and interpersonal and familial relationships of those in LA’s legal community or Mickey’s team, fans ofSuitswill find plenty to enjoy inThe Lincoln Lawyer. While thetwo series may differ in tone and set-up for their legal dramas,SuitsandThe Lincoln Lawyerare great complementary viewings.
How The Lincoln Lawyer’s Reviews Compare To Suits
Both shows boast critical acclaim
Suitsboasts plenty of accolades and high praise from critics and audiences alike, withThe Lincoln Lawyeralso enjoying substantial acclaim and primarily positive reviews. Overall,The Lincoln Lawyerholds an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score, which comes in just slightly belowSuits’ impressive 91% scorefrom critics. Of course,Suits’ reviews tended to improve with each season, soThe Lincoln Lawyerstill has time to catch up to the former series’ acclaim after its first two installments. With audiences,SuitsandThe Lincoln Lawyer’s reviews are even more similar, with the former enjoying an 87% score while the latter boasts an 84% rating.
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Cast
Suits is a legal drama series that premiered in 2011, centering on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory who lands a job at a top New York law firm despite lacking a law degree. Partnering with one of the city’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter, they navigate the challenges of high-stakes cases and firm dynamics.
