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Call Mickey Haller

Scenario

Do you need a lawyer? He runs his law practice in Lincoln and is ready to hit the gas. Moving around Los Angeles, he takes on cases while balancing a personal life that includes being a father and having two ex-wives..

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

Originally set up with CBS for a series commitment in 2020, it was canceled just before filming the first episode due to COVID. This has now been picked up by Netflix for a 10-episode first season based on Mickey Haller’s second book, The Brass Verdict. California custom plates allow a maximum of seven letters/numbers, however all of Mickey’s plates have at least eight..

Referenced in Shrine of Telly: Week 3 (2022)

A drug rehabilitated lawyer with two ex-wives, a daughter and a penchant for cars is thrust into a high-profile case following the death of a friend. This comes complete with a practice and more side cases than it can handle. This intriguing premise creates a backdrop full of opportunities for a number of legal proceedings.

This is addictive, fun and ultimately enjoyable – highly recommended

The show takes this, adds a strong cast, well-crafted and delivered dialogue and an interesting plot, and runs with it at a good pace. Some cinematic options are clunky, particularly the zoom shots and some orange models, although they generally work as they should. Mickey’s driver Izzy is often used as a plot device, but despite being obvious, it feels natural and consistent with the storytelling.