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Call Mickey Haller
Narrative
Need a lawyer? He runs his law practice out of Lincoln and is ready to go. He handles cases while traveling around Los Angeles while balancing his personal life, which includes being a father and two ex-wives. Originally set to air on CBS in 2020 for a series commitment, it was canceled just before filming the first episode due to COVID.
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. It has now been picked up by Netflix for a 10-episode first season, based on Mickey Haller’s second book, “The Brass Verdict.” Mickey Haller owns several cars, each with a personalized California license plate, with legal terms. California personalized plates allow a maximum of seven letters/numbers, but all of Mickey’s plates have at least eight. This is the enjoyable first season of the series, based on the novels by Michael Connelly.
The film manages to capture his deep humanity amidst his flaws
The tandem of David Kelley and Ted Humphrey managed to bring to the screen the gritty story of smart defense attorney Mickey Haller, his associates, and his family. The viewer identifies with the ups and downs of Haller’s legal career. But one is impressed by his passion for the law and his genuine concern for his clients. Aside from Haller, all the other main characters are relatable: Cisco, Lorna, Maggie, Trevor Elliott, Hayley, and even Detective Griggs.
Bring on Season 2
The plot lines are well thought out and quite entertaining. The twists and turns keep the viewer’s attention while the drama reverberates. Especially brilliant is the way Haller is able to decipher the magic bullet, connecting one crime to another, and use it at trial. Serious students of criminal law and procedure will certainly appreciate the law and the free tutorial it offers.
We can’t wait to learn more about Haller and his company
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