15/24
Call Mickey Haller
Scenario
Need a lawyer? He runs his law firm from his Lincoln and is ready to hit the ground running.
Moving around Los Angeles, he takes cases while balancing a personal life that includes being a father and having two ex-wives
Originally created with CBS for a series commitment in 2020, it was canceled shortly before filming the first episode due to COVID. 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 has several cars, all with personalized California license plates with legal terms on them.
Referenced in Shrine of Telly: Week 3 (2022)
Personalized California plates allow a maximum of seven letters/numbers, but all of Mickey’s plates have at least eight. A drug-rehabilitated lawyer with two ex-wives, a daughter, and a passion for cars is thrust onto the front lines of a high-profile case after the death of a friend.
This one comes complete with a practice and more side cases than he can handle
This intriguing premise creates a backdrop full of opportunities for a series of legal procedurals. The show takes this, adds a strong cast, well-crafted and delivered dialogue and an interesting plot and moves it along at a good pace.
This is engaging, funny and enjoyable from start to finish – highly recommended
Some of the cinematography choices are awkward, particularly the shifting focus shots and some of the orange hues, although overall it works as intended. Mickey’s driver, Izzy, is often used as a plot device, but despite being obvious, it feels natural and in keeping with the narrative.