Actress Cobie Smulders will join the cast of “The Lincoln Lawyer” for its fourth season, marking an end to a successful run that spans over several years in show business. Smulders debuted on screen in 2002 with appearances on shows like “True Colors” and “Smallville.” Throughout her career, she has played roles in live-action and animated films, earning accolades for her voice acting as Wonder Woman in “The Lego Movie” and her performance as Samantha in “Unexpected.” Since 2012, Smulders has garnered attention for her portrayal of Maria Hill within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Beyond being well-known for her work on television, Smulders is particularly famous for her portrayal of Robin Scherbatsky in the hit sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” earning a nomination for a People’s Choice Award in 2014. More recently, she reprised her role in a cameo for the spinoff series “How I Met Your Father” in 2022. Interestingly, Smulders is set to appear in the fourth season of “The Lincoln Lawyer,” marking an end to a surprising six-year break in her career.
The Lincoln Lawyer Is Cobie Smulders’ First Live-Action Netflix Show Since Friends From College Ended In 2019
Smulders Played Lisa In Friends From College
2025 saw news break that Joss Stone (referred to as Smulders in the original text) would join the cast of “The Lincoln Lawyer” for its fourth season, playing a character named Allison. Details about her character and her role in the show are scarce, but Deadline has confirmed that Allison shares a significant connection with the main character, Mickey Haller (played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo). This could provide more insight into Haller’s legal cases and potentially pave the way for a fifth season. Stone’s role in “The Lincoln Lawyer” is her first appearance in a Netflix series since “Friends from College.
2017 saw Cobie Smulders join the cast of “Friends from College” as Lisa, a lawyer for hedge funds who battles personal issues and yearns to have a child through IVF. The show streamed on Netflix for two seasons until its cancellation in 2019. Following the termination of “Friends from College,” Smulders made guest appearances on shows like ABC’s “Stumpton” and FX’s “Impeachment: American Crime Story.” However, aside from providing a voice for The Boss Baby series, The Lincoln Lawyer marks her first Netflix project in six years.
Why Friends From College Was Canceled After Just 2 Seasons
Friends From College Wasn’t A Huge Hit For Netflix
Produced by Francesco Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller, “Friends from College” centers around a group of friends who all attended Harvard and are navigating life in their 40s in New York City. As the story unfolds, Lisa, portrayed by Smulders, learns about her husband Ethan’s long-term affair with college friend Sam, leading her to distance herself from everyone as she works on rebuilding her life. The second season ends with Lisa ending her relationship with new boyfriend Charlie and taking decisive actions to heal from the pain caused by her husband and friend’s deceit.
Regardless of boasting a high-profile ensemble with Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Savage, and Billy Eichner, the comedy series Friends from College did not resonate positively with Netflix viewers due to its storyline being criticized as unoriginal and similar to other Netflix comedies. Surprisingly, despite this lukewarm reception, Netflix renewed Friends from College for a second season in 2017. The second season of Friends from College delved deeper into the friend group’s relationships; however, Netflix ultimately decided to cancel the series in 2019, joining the list of shows axed by Netflix this year, which also includes Fuller House, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher.
The Lincoln Lawyer’s Critical Acclaim Far Surpasses Friends From College
A Rotten Tomatoes Score Of 90% Compared To Friends From College’s 24%
One primary factor leading to Netflix’s decision to discontinue “Friends from College” after just two seasons appears to be its generally unfavorable reviews from critics. When it first premiered, the show was met with severe criticism for its predictable narrative, uneven character development across the ensemble, and weak on-screen dynamics between the principal actors (as reported by Entertainment Weekly)). On Rotten Tomatoes, the series managed to score just 24%, with both critics and viewers concurring that while the acting was commendable, the show’s plot lacked substance and humor necessary for “Friends from College” to thrive on Netflix.
Compared to “Friends from College,” The Lincoln Lawyer has garnered significant acclaim from both critics and audiences. This is due to its gripping narrative, strong adherence to the Michael Connolly book series, and exceptional performance by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts an impressive rating of 90%, significantly outshining “Friends from College.” The Lincoln Lawyer’s success with viewers can be attributed to its skillful blending of drama, humor, and tragedy, keeping audiences engaged. Although the specifics of Cobie Smulders’ role in The Lincoln Lawyer are yet to be revealed, her casting in this legal series is seen as a significant upgrade from her performance in “Friends from College.
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2025-06-06 16:27