The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3: The confusing ending of the Netflix legal drama explained

Netflix has announced the renewal of 'The Lincoln Lawyer' for the fourth season, with production to start in February. The season will consist of 10 episodes with the storyline from the season 3 finale.

The third season of The Lincoln Lawyer ended on a cliffhanger for Manuel Gracia-Rulfo's defense attorney Mickey Haller. The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 premiered on Netflix on October 17, 2024. This plot is based on Michael Connelly's novel The Gods of Guilt about a LA defense attorney named Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) and has garnered steady reviews. But the finale also left the viewers wondering whether Mickey is going to be arrested.

Let's break down the crazy finale of 'The Lincoln Lawyer' Season 3.

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Mickey Haller solves the murder case of Glory Days: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 delivers an exciting finale that leaves viewers with many questions. Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), the defense attorney faces the toughest case of his career. Mickey is seen defending an innocent man and in turn, uncovers corruption in the justice system. He is also seen fighting for justice for, Glory Days (Fiona Rene). With his team consisting of Izzy, Cisco, and Lorna, Mickey is seen investigating a case that involves corruption, betrayal, and murder.

In a shocking courtroom drama, Neil Bishop (Holt McCallany), former LAPD detective confesses his role in the murder of Glory Days. Unfortunately in the next scene, Neil takes his own life overwhelmed by guilt. The weight of guilt also overburdened Mickey who was struggling with his responsibilities and values.

The finale also shows several key characters meet tragic ends including Glory Days and James DeMarco (Michael Irby), the corrupt DEA agent. James De Marco is responsible for the death of Glory Days and framing Julian too. Even if Julian La Cosse (Devon Graye) survives a fatal attack in prison is later exonerated. In a reflection of redemption, the season ends with Mickey toasting to 'gods of guilt' to those who are held accountable in life and law.

Gods of guilt are often associated with the jury but for Mickey, 'it is the people around you who keep you honest and force you to be accountable-in past and present' as described by showrunner Dailyn Rodriguez. In a final scene, Mickey and his team raise a toast to Julian La Cosse- their client who was wrongfully accused of the murder of Glory Days. Mickey clarifies the gods of guilt are not the jury but 'The ones we carry around with us'.

How does The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 end?

In the Season 3 finale, Mickey is seen in good spirits and ready to hit a vacation. After leaving the restaurant where was dining with his team, he was seen driving a convertible. However, he is pulled up by the cops.

The cops ask Mickey to get out of the vehicle. When Mickey asks the officer what's wrong, the officer states that his license plate is missing. The officer then notices drops of blood dripping from his car.

Mickey refuses to open the car trunk when the police officers arrest him. When the police open the trunk, they find Mickey's former client Sam Scales' (Christopher Thornton) dead body. The episode ends with a shocking twist that leaves the viewers on a cliffhanger as to what lies for Mickey ahead.

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What to expect in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4?

The finale of The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 has left the future of Mickey and his law firm on a cliffhanger. We see that Mickey is accused of Sam Scales' murder, which he did not commit.

The sixth book of the series by Michael Connelly called 'The Law of Innocence' will be covering the main plot of the fourth season. Clearly, Mickey has been framed in Sam's murder. It would be interesting to see Haller defend himself for a crime he did not commit.

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