The Lincoln Lawyer (Seasons 1 & 2) is a fun and entertaining legal drama set in Los Angeles. This series is based on the novels penned by the American crime writer Michael Connelly. Interestingly, the Lincoln Motor Company is the luxury vehicle division of the very well-known American automobile manufacturer Ford.
So, the original novel series and this TV show get their names from the Lincoln vehicles. The said vehicle incidentally serves as the office space for the lawyer Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), the protagonist.
Mickey Haller Is A Smart, Tenacious & Warrior Lawyer
Spoiler-Free Review: The Lincoln Lawyer (Seasons 1 & 2) Series
The synopsis
Idealistic lawyer Michael 'Mickey' Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) runs a practice out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car, taking on cases big and small across Los Angeles (LA) city in the United States of America.
Inspired by Michael Connelly’s books
Not so long ago, we shared an article about the Jack Ryan show, almost like a similar case, this series gets its stories from the novels. Besides, both of these shows have also been made into movies in the past. So, based on popular novels and movies, they have a dedicated set of fan followings as well as good brand recall value. Even in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), it is the latest to join such a bandwagon of entertainment shows from Hollywood, which has a good history and is inspired by books.
Brief note about the Season 1 of this show
When we talk about this show, its first season (with 10 episodes) is based on the second Mickey Haller novel, “The Brass Verdict“, a 2008 novel by Michael Connelly. In it, the hotshot but forgotten LA lawyer restarts his legal career after he met with an accident. He was sidelined for a while after he became addicted to drugs. But, then the murder of Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent gives Mickey an opportunity, as he inherits the practice as well as the clients of the said deceased lawyer.
And note about the Season 2 of this show
Then, its second season is based on the novel “The Fifth Witness” by Michael Connelley. In this season, Mickey Haller is called on to defend a client, who is suspected of murdering a wealthy developer. In the fresh marketing stunt, Netflix has divided the second season into two parts.
So we have shared their trailers here to give you an idea of their storyline. It seems that its two-part division is a part of their new marketing strategy.
What did we like and love about this show
We loved the house (shot at a private home in L.A.’s Baldwin Hills) of the lawyer Mickey Haller shown in the show. It is another good-looking house with a great location and an amazing view.
Even his half-brother Detective Bosch (in the Bosch show) lives in a wonderful house, which also boasts of great nighttime (and daytime) views for its occupants. Our team members have watched the Bosch series too, and maybe in the future, we shall share our review of the same.
Bonus info. about the lawyer Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo)
While watching this engaging drama, you might notice that in this legal drama series, the lawyer Mickey Haller often takes up an important and major criminal court case, along with a bunch of smaller and somewhat petty cases. Somehow, the court cases help Mickey to network (and become a good friend) with the people who are resourceful and owe him a big favour for bailing them out when they are facing legal problems in their lives. No wonder, he usually takes even the minor cases to keep himself going and stay sharp for his demanding clients entangled in the major court cases.
That’s part of his charming style or perhaps a fair payback to society.
It is a mass-entertainer show
We found both seasons to be entertaining series for the masses. Not to forget its funny scenes too, for instance, Mickey has saved the caller ID of his two ex-wives, either as “First Wife” (Maggie McPherson) or as “Second Wife” (Lorna Crane), on his mobile phone. And even after their divorce, both ladies still share a warm relationship with Mickey Haller. Actor Manuel Garcia-Rulfo exudes cocky confidence as well as rare vulnerability while playing the leading role of the lawyer. And, one of the positive aspects of his personality is that he does not forget his friends as well as his enemies.
The conclusion
We believe this good legal courtroom (and the relationship) drama will certainly keep you hooked and engaged. As the stories of almost all the characters have too much drama, to keeps our interest alive. The ending of season two was once again a cliffhanger, with the death of an acquaintance of Mickey Haller.
However, as of now, the Netflix network has not announced its third season, so let us wait and watch.
Rating: The Lincoln Lawyer (Seasons 1 & 2) Series
| Seasons | FM Ratings |
|---|---|
| Season (S1/2022) One | 3.95/5 |
| Season (S2/2023) Two | 3.90/5 |
Key Details: The Lincoln Lawyer (Seasons 1 & 2) Series
| Genre | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Legal |
| Age-Certification | UA (16+) |
| Seasons & Episodes | Season One (1) – Ten (10) Episodes – May 2022 Season Two (2) – Ten (10) Episodes – July & August 2023 |
| Creators | David E. Kelley & Ted Humphrey |
| Cast | Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, Neve Campbell, Krista Warner |
| Taglines | Welcome to his office |
| Network | Netflix |
Bonus Info.: The Lincoln Lawyer (Season 1/2022) Series
The Trailer | Season (1/2022) One
Summaries of 10 Episodes | Season (1/2022) One
A Peek into the 10 Episodes of the First Season
He Rides Again (S1, E1)
Following a personal and professional spiral, Los Angeles defence lawyer Mickey Haller receives an unexpected opportunity from a fellow attorney.
The Magic Bullet (S1, E2)
A high-profile murder trial sends Mickey scrambling to find evidence for his defence, while Maggie offers him a chance to help rebuild her trust.
Momenturm (S1, E3)
Mickey looks for a link between the Trevor Elliott case and his mysterious new client, Lorna chases down a lead, and Cisco voices security concerns.
Chaos Theory (S1, E4)
After a close call at his office, Mickey hashes things out with Detective Griggs. A witness in Maggie’s human trafficking case has second thoughts.
Twelve Lemmings in the Box (S1, E5)
Trevor’s demands during jury selection frustrate Mickey, who reaches out for some unorthodox help. Cisco uncovers another person with a motive.
Bent (S1, E6)
As Mickey attempts to track down the source of a possible bribe, he meets with Lara’s former colleague, revisits an old case and does a favour for Maggie.
Lemming Number Seven (S1, E7)
On the first day of Trevor’s trial, Mickey tries to prove the police had tunnel vision. Maggie’s new witness provides a lead. Lorna steps in with Hayley.
The Magic Bullet Redux (S1, E8)
After a damaging day of testimony, Mickey searches for the one piece of evidence that will crack his case wide open. Maggie faces a deadline on Soto.
The Uncanny Valley (S1, E9)
Determined to clear his name, Trevor pushes to take the stand, but the risky strategy leaves Mickey with more questions than answers.
The Brass Verdict (S1, E10)
Mickey confronts Trevor as the pieces fall into place, and his chance to right a past wrong could have dire consequences for Maggie.
The Posters | Season 1 & 2
The Trailer | Season (2/2023) Two
Summaries of 10 Episodes | Season (2/2023) Two
A Peek into the 10 Episodes of the Second Season
The Rules of Professional Conduct (S2, E1)
Mickey meets a new client, receives a frustrating request and makes an instant connection with a chef. Lorna has her hands full juggling work and school.
Obligations (S2, E2)
Stuck in a sticky ethical dilemma, Mickey seeks advice from Legal Siegel and comes up with a strategy to help get a vulnerable client out of a scrape.
Conflicts (S2, E3)
Mickey has to think on his feet when he takes on a high-profile murder case against a razor-sharp prosecutor. Lorna can’t shake her doubts about Cisco.
Discovery (S2, E4)
As his team hunts for a needle in a haystack to clear Lisa’s name, Mickey comes up with a creative solution for a teenager accused of vandalism.
Suspicious Minds (S2, E5)
Cisco lays himself on the line for a friend. After pushing Andrea to show her cards in the courtroom, Mickey risks overplaying his hand.
Withdrawal (S2, E6)
While Mickey recovers from a brutal encounter, Izzy wrestles with regrets. Lorna devises an artful way to serve a subpoena. Maggie makes a huge decision.
Cui Bono (S2, E7)
As Lisa’s trial begins, a mysterious letter left on Mickey’s doorstep sends Cisco racing to verify a potentially game-changing piece of information.
Covenants and Stipulations (S2, E8)
Mickey reevaluates his trial strategy after Andrea unveils a key piece of evidence and an unexpected final witness. Haley plans a birthday surprise.
The Fifth Witness (S2, E9)
After an unexpected witness gives emotional testimony on the stand, Mickey and Lorna hatch a clever plan to cast doubt on the prosecution’s case.
Bury Your Past (S2, E10)
The defence rests, and a verdict is in — but Mickey still has more to learn about Lisa. Lorna and Cisco’s wedding plans hit another hiccup.
Focus:- Bonus info. about the characters of Mickey and Harry
The 2011 movie - Lincoln Lawyer (Matthew McConaughey) is based on the first Michael "Mickey" Haller character's book with the same name. It was a 2005 novel by Michael Connelly. In the said novel, the LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch (he also has a TV series, Bosch (2014-2021), is a half-brother of Los Angeles attorney Mickey Haller. Therefore, in Michael Connelly's books, both the characters of Mickey and Harry often interact with each other.
Lastly, if you like legal - the courtroom drama from the United States of America, then you can watch the Your Honor series too.
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