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A drug rehabilitated lawyer with two ex-wives a daughter and penchant for cars is thrust front-and-centre into a high profile case following the death of a friend. This comes complete with a practice and more secondary cases than he can cope with.

This intriguing premise sets up an opportunity-filled backdrop for a legal procedural series. 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 cinematography choices are awkward, particularly the shots with variable focus and some orange casts, though overall it functions as required. Mickey's driver, Izzy is often used as a plot explanation device, but despite being obvious, feels natural and in keeping with the storytelling.

This is end-to-end engaging, entertaining and enjoyable - highly recommended.

I have to say I really had a good time watching The Lincoln Lawyer. It's about a down on his luck lawyer named Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) who takes over a successful practice after the lawyer in charge is murdered and leaves his entire practice including all his clients to Haller. Haller mostly world out of his Lincoln town car (hence why he's called The Lincoln Lawyer). He takes on all Tyler's of cases, some big some small. Even though some of it's unbelievable, you'll still have fun watching this. This show did so well that it was quickly renewed for season 2. Season 2 just came out and so far it's just as good, if not better, than the first.

As a lawyer, I must say The Lincoln Lawyer delivers a courtroom drama that's engaging and relatable, though not without its flaws. Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, is a charismatic attorney who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln, navigating complex cases and the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles. The show does an excellent job blending legal manoeuvring with personal drama, giving viewers a glimpse into the challenges of balancing justice and the lawyer's life.

What stands out most is how accurately it captures the unpredictability of legal work-negotiations, client dilemmas, and the pressure to stay sharp under scrutiny. That said, some aspects are dramatized for entertainment, and a few courtroom moments stray into overly simplistic territory. Real law is messier, slower, and often less glamorous, but I can forgive these liberties for the sake of storytelling.

The pacing can falter in parts, and some supporting characters feel underdeveloped, but Mickey's charm and determination carry the show. It's not perfect, but it's entertaining and offers enough legal authenticity to keep someone like me intrigued.

As a lawyer, I'd say this series earns a solid 7/10. It's a good watch, even if it's not quite the real deal.

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 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. The twists pique the viewer's attention while the drama resonates. In particular, the way Haller is able to unravel the magic bullet, connecting one crime to another, and use it at trial is ingenious. Serious students of criminal law and procedure will definitely appreciate the law and the free tutorial it offers them.

Bring Season 2 on. We can't wait to find out more in the life of Haller and company.

For those of us who like lawyer/police/detective stories, this was perfect. I couldn't stop watching, and very tempted to give it an even better star rating ... (I may come back and change it, but I'm generally stingy in that area).

In general, anything I've read or seen by Michael Connelly has been very good.

Don't understand why there are some bad reviews. Can't wait for more Lincoln Lawyer series.