Hulu Develops New Legal Thriller Series 'Suspect' to Replace 'The Lincoln Lawyer'
Hulu Officially Announces the Perfect 'The Lincoln Lawyer' Replacement

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With the conclusion of Netflix's 'The Lincoln Lawyer,' Hulu is developing 'Suspect,' a new legal thriller based on Scott Turow's novel. The series, led by showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar, follows a private investigator navigating a high-profile case involving a police chief accused of misconduct.
- 01'The Lincoln Lawyer' has been a major success for Netflix, with Season 4 attracting 26.4 million views.
- 02Hulu's 'Suspect' is based on Scott Turow's 2022 novel and focuses on a private investigator named Clarice 'Pinky' Granum.
- 03Marissa Jo Cerar, known for 'Black Cake' and '13 Reasons Why,' will serve as showrunner for 'Suspect.'
- 04Director Matt Shakman, recognized for 'WandaVision,' will helm the series, reuniting with Bruce Miller, executive producer and creator of 'The Handmaid’s Tale.'
- 05The series will explore themes of redemption and justice as Pinky helps exonerate a police chief accused of serious misconduct.
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As Netflix's popular legal drama 'The Lincoln Lawyer' approaches its fifth and final season, Hulu is stepping in to fill the gap with a new series titled 'Suspect,' based on Scott Turow's 2022 legal thriller. This upcoming show follows Clarice “Pinky” Granum, a private investigator with a troubled past, who gets involved in a high-stakes case concerning Lucia Gomez, a police chief embroiled in a grand jury investigation for alleged misconduct. With a creative team led by Marissa Jo Cerar, known for her work on 'Black Cake' and '13 Reasons Why,' the series promises to bring a fresh perspective to the legal thriller genre. Director Matt Shakman, acclaimed for his work on 'WandaVision,' will also be involved, alongside executive producer Bruce Miller. 'Suspect' aims to explore themes of redemption and justice, as Granum seeks to clear Gomez's name amidst a smear campaign. This new series is anticipated to resonate with fans of legal dramas, especially as the genre continues to gain traction in the streaming landscape.
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