Is The Lincoln Lawyer appropriate for children?

# The Lincoln Lawyer - Parental Guide This TV-MA crime drama follows a defense attorney navigating LA's criminal justice system and contains strong violence and language throughout. Expect moderate sexual content and some intense scenes. It's designed for adults and not appropriate for children under 17.

What age is The Lincoln Lawyer suitable for?

Our verdict for The Lincoln Lawyer is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Lincoln Lawyer safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2022

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama, Crime

Synopsis

Hotshot LA defense attorney Mickey Haller will do whatever it takes to win as he navigates the criminal justice system from his trademark Lincoln.

Cast

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Mickey Haller

Neve Campbell

Maggie McPherson

Becki Newton

Lorna Crane

Angus Sampson

Dennis 'Cisco' Wojciechowski

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult crime drama features fast-paced editing, frequent scene cuts between investigations and courtroom scenes, and intense dialogue typical of prestige TV—not appropriate for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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