Season 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer left its audiences hanging in suspense with an audacious cliffhanger. For those who’ve already binged through it, the end was nothing short of a masterstroke in television narration. Such endings, though always thrilling, are a gamble. Yet, series co-creator Ted Humphrey, acclaimed for his work on The Good Wife, remains undeterred.
The Lincoln Lawyer’s Enigmatic Order of Adaptation
Based on the riveting novel series by Michael Connelly—who doesn’t just write but also dons the hat of an executive producer and writer for the Netflix adaptation—the series has been intriguing in its choice of book sequence. While many adaptations often stick to the chronological sequence of the original work, The Lincoln Lawyer chose to be an exception.
For instance, the debut season leans heavily on Connelly’s second book, The Brass Verdict. On the other hand, the sophomore season finds its muse in the fourth book, aptly titled The Fifth Witness. Humphrey, shedding light on this during his interview, stated, “The season ends with a cliffhanger that clearly tees up the next season. The last 10 minutes of this season are the first couple of chapters of the next book that we’re gonna adapt.” He went on to reveal that the writers had begun brainstorming this when an unexpected halt was called due to the writers’ strike. With Hollywood grappling with its ramifications, things had to be paused. He emphasized, “We are not officially greenlit for a third season. Netflix won’t do that until after the numbers come out from the second season, but everything looks positive.”
Hints Pointing to ‘The Gods of Guilt’
While Humphrey retained an air of mystery, fans who are quick on the uptake caught onto the hint. Speculations are rife that The Gods of Guilt, the fifth tome in Connelly’s series, is the next narrative set to be transformed for the screen. Yet, the conclusive call lies with Netflix. The streaming giant will base its decision not just on audience love but concrete data post the Season 2 release. Hence, even with the breadcrumbs of information we have, there’s an uncertain wait ahead to determine the storyline for the upcoming season.
This anticipation is heightened with another looming uncertainty: the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. Until this impasse breaks, even if Netflix gives a green signal, the production wheels won’t start turning for The Lincoln Lawyer’s Season 3. The climax of Season 2, especially the shocking morgue revelation, has certainly whetted the appetite for more drama, but it seems fans of Mickey Haller will need a dose of patience.
Where to Watch
While the wait continues for the next season, all episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer are readily available for streaming on Netflix. Whether you’re revisiting the drama or diving in for the first time, Mickey Haller’s Los Angeles adventures promise to captivate.
Conclusion
The Lincoln Lawyer stands as a testament to how a series can beautifully reinvent a written work. With a cliffhanger that has set the stage for what’s to come and a production journey mired in uncertainties, fans globally are eager for the return of this legal drama. Whether it follows the hinted path or surprises us with a fresh direction, the tale of Mickey Haller will remain one to watch out for.
