‘Strip Law’ Review: Netflix’s Animated Legal Comedy Is Guilty of Prioritizing References Over Storytelling

Hollywood Reporter

by Daniel Fienberg

February 20, 2026

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Netflix’s new animated legal comedy *Strip Law* has been criticized for prioritizing pop culture references over storytelling, particularly in its first few episodes. Created by Cullen Crawford, a writer from *The Late Show*, the series leans heavily on nostalgia and inside jokes aimed at Xennials, a generation known for its appreciation of obscure cultural trivia. While the show delivers on its promise to entertain fans of niche references, it often sacrifices depth and humor in favor of these callbacks. The first season starts slow, with dry legal cases and dialogue that struggles to land, though it finds its footing in later episodes by parodying well-known TV genres and conventions. The series follows Lincoln Gumb (voiced by Adam Scott), a struggling lawyer in Las Vegas dealing with the shadow of his late father’s legacy. He teams up with Sheila Flambé (Janelle James), a magician’s assistant denied her rightful spotlight, to bring some flair to their law firm. The show introduces a colorful cast, including Lincoln’s niece Irene and eccentric disbarred lawyer Glem Blochman, who provide moments of levity but often feel more like plot devices than fully realized characters. While *Strip Law* occasionally hits its stride with meta-commentary on the legal drama genre, much of its humor feels forced or overly reliant on surface-level observations about Las Vegas. Cases involving a teen mentalist and two men claiming to be Santa Claus highlight the show’s tendency to prioritize strangeness over substance, leaving viewers wondering if there’s more depth beneath the gimmicks. The series’ commitment to referencing rather than storytelling makes it a niche watch for fans of obscure pop culture trivia, but its lack of broader appeal may limit its wider success. For entertainment enthusiasts looking for something fresh and creative, *Strip Law* falls short due to its over-reliance on nostalgia and under

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/20/2026