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Need a lawyer? He runs his law practice out of his Lincoln, and he's ready to hit the gas. Moving through Los Angeles, he takes cases while balancing a private life that includes being a father and having two ex-wives..

Mickey Haller has several cars, all of them with personalized California license plates with legal terms on them

Originally set up with CBS for a series commitment in 2020 it was cancelled right before filming of the first episode due to COVID. This has now been picked up by Netflix for a 10 episode first season based on the second Mickey Haller book "The Brass Verdict".. California personalized plates allow a maximum of seven letters/numerals, yet all of Mickey's plates have at least eight..

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This is an enjoyable first season of the show that's based on Michael Connelly's novels. The tandem of David Kelley and Ted Humphrey succeeds in bringing to the screen the gritty story of smart defense lawyer Mickey Haller, his associates and 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 genuine concern for his clients.

The twists pique the viewer's attention while the drama resonates

The movie is able to capture his deep humanity amidst his flaws. Aside from Haller, all the other major characters are relatable: Cisco, Lorna, Maggie, Trevor Elliott, Hayley and even detective Griggs.The plot lines are well-conceived and quite entertaining. In particular, the way Haller is able to unravel the magic bullet, connecting one crime to another, and use it at trial is ingenious.

We can't wait to find out more in the life of Haller and company

Serious students of criminal law and procedure will definitely appreciate the law and the free tutorial it offers them.Bring Season 2 on. No need to waste time endlessly scrolling — here's the entire lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month.