Director and co-showrunner shared the first image from the set as production begins

One of the showrunners behind Netflix’s most popular programmes has confirmed that filming has commenced on a brand new series and the announcement should give fans cause for optimism.

The Lincoln Lawyer made its return to the platform with its fourth season earlier this year.

It swiftly became amongst the most viewed titles by subscribers and days before renewal was even announced, the streamer confirmed it had already commissioned a fifth run for Micky Haller and his colleagues.

Now, series creator and co-showrunner Ted Humphrey has taken to his Instagram profile to provide fans with an update.

He shared a photograph from the set displaying a clapperboard, confirming production has officially started in Los Angeles.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Micky Haller

Filming for the new season is underway (Image: Netflix)
He wrote: “We’ve just begun shooting Season 5 of #TheLincolnLawyer! And it’s going to fly by and land on @Netflix before you know it!” The clapperboard also reveals that Humphrey is directing the opening episode.Website What’s On Netflix also attempted to interpret the remaining information that could be concealed in plain view. They observe: I’m not an expert on clapper boards, but here’s what I think all the various numbers mean: 501 and 37D (Middle): The 501 indicates they are filming Season 5, Episode 1, reports the Mirror.

The 37D means this is Scene 37, and the “D” indicates it is the fourth distinct camera setup or angle for that scene. “2 (Top right): As indicated by the printed word below it, this is Take 2 of the shot. A27/C3 (in red on the top sticks) or 29: This indicates the current media cards (rolls) in the cameras. The “A” camera is on roll 27, and the “C” camera is on roll 3.”

Production is anticipated to continue before wrapping up around July this year. Whilst no official release date has been announced, supporters are optimistic there’s a strong possibility the new series could arrive approximately early to mid March 2027.

This means audiences won’t face a wait exceeding 12 months following series four.Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Micky Haller
The new season will adapt the seventh novel in the series (Image: NETFLIX)

For the uninitiated, The Lincoln Lawyer chronicles principled solicitor Mickey Haller, renowned for conducting business from his Lincoln Town Car whilst handling cases of varying magnitude throughout Los Angeles. The show draws from Michael Connelly’s novel collection.

Series five will comprise the customary 10 episodes and will bring to screen Resurrection Walk, the celebrated seventh instalment in Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer literary franchise.

Supporters reacted to the recent filming news expressing predominantly identical sentiments. They were eagerly anticipating its eventual arrival.

One individual commented beneath the announcement: “I can’t wait… rewatching from the beginning for the second time this month! Can’t wait for the 5th season”.

Another remarked: “Omg! Can’t waittttt.”

Whilst one viewer suggested: “Ted, fly by is May 2026, not fall 2026 or 2027. Love the series, acting, characters, writing, directing, soundtrack!”

The Lincoln Lawyer is streaming on Netflix