John Grisham’s Lincoln Lawyer Replacement Officially Debuts a New Look Before Next Episode

A New Take on Grisham’s Novel

John Grisham’s 1995 novel The Rainmaker was adapted into a feature film starring Matt Damon and Danny DeVito, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film is available to stream on Paramount+.

USA Network’s series brings Rudy Baylor’s story to television, with Milo Callaghan in the lead role. John Slattery, known for Mad Men and his portrayal of an older Howard Stark in the MCU, also stars.

Season Two Continues Weekly

The Rainmaker debuted its first season last August and was renewed for a second. Season 2 began airing on October 16, 14 months after the first season’s release.

The show also gained momentum as one of Prime Video’s most-watched titles around the start of Season 2. Seven episodes remained before the season was due to finish, with new installments arriving weekly on USA Network.

Preview Offers Legal Advice

The upcoming fourth episode is titled “Numerosity.” Its preview shows Deck Shifflet and Jocelyn Stone sharing legal guidance over a slice of pizza. In Season 2’s first episode, Rudy faced unexpected competition while Deck focused on a letter from a juvenile detention center. In the most recent episode described, the pair searched for evidence in a new case as Sarah reunited with a former colleague.

Future Beyond Season Two Unclear

USA Network has not decided whether The Rainmaker will continue beyond its second season. Continued audience interest may help the show’s chances, but its longer-term status remains unsettled.