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Lawless Trilogy

New Zealand cop films with Kevin Smith as John Lawless

3Movies
★ 4.5 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Lawless Trilogy has evolved significantly over a span of 2 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 3 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 2.2/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 2.2. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Lawless Trilogy has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Lawless: Dead Evidence standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Lawless Trilogy. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Lawless Trilogy franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Lawless

Lawless

1999★ 0AVERAGE

An undercover cop who has been undercover for too long has to prepare to make the biggest bust of his career to arrest a drug lord, is suddenly betrayed by a pe...

2
Lawless: Dead Evidence

Lawless: Dead Evidence

2001★ 4.5AVERAGE

A killer thought behind bars is killing again. It's up to John Lawless (Kevin Smith) and Jodie Keane (Angelina Dotchin) to stop the murders....

3
Lawless: Beyond Justice

Lawless: Beyond Justice

2001★ 2AVERAGE

Two private investigators discover the truth behind a gangland drug deal gone wrong....

Common Questions about Lawless Trilogy

How many movies are in the Lawless Trilogy?

There are currently 3 movies in the Lawless Trilogy, starting from Lawless to the latest release, Lawless: Dead Evidence.

What is the best order to watch the Lawless Trilogy?

The best way to watch the Lawless Trilogy is usually in release order: starting with Lawless and ending with Lawless: Dead Evidence. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Lawless Trilogy?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Lawless: Dead Evidence in this franchise.