HBO’s ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ Replacement Is Officially Taking Over the World
HBO’s new legal drama, *War*, is gaining ground as a courtroom thriller that could fill the space occupied by shows such as Netflix’s *The Lincoln Lawyer*. After its debut, the series ranked second on HBO Max’s streaming chart, behind *Lanterns*, suggesting it has quickly attracted viewers.
Created by George Kay, whose credits include *Lupin* and *Hijack*, *War* follows two rival London law firms competing over a high-profile case amid personal and professional conflicts. The article reports Rotten Tomatoes scores of 87% from critics and 70% from audiences, based on its first few episodes; the first two episodes are available, with new episodes released on Thursdays.
- HBO’s legal drama *War* reached second place on its streaming chart.
- The series follows rival London law firms and a major case.
- George Kay created the show, which has mixed audience and critic scores.
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Legal dramas follow lawyers as they prepare cases and argue them in court. In London, law firms compete for clients and high-profile cases, while lawyers also deal with pressures in their working and personal lives.
War is a drama created by George Kay, whose earlier work includes Lupin and Hijack. Its focus on rival firms and a courtroom case puts it in the same broad genre as Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, another series centred on legal cases.
These shows can appeal to viewers interested in how lawyers build arguments and how disputes are handled in court. The story also draws on the competition between firms and the personal conflicts that can come with demanding legal work.