How DidThe Lincoln LawyerSeason 2 End? What to Know About the Legal Drama's Cliffhanger Before Watching Season 3

Mar. 15, 2025

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in The Lincoln Lawyer.Photo:Netflix

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Warning:The Lincoln Lawyerspoilers ahead!

When it comes to criminal defense attorneyMickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), the drama never ceases — and season 2 of Netflix’sThe Lincoln Lawyerwas no exception.

Based on the fourth book in Michael Connelly’s best-sellingThe Lincoln Lawyerseries,The Fifth Witness, the second season of the legal drama follows Haller as he deals with yet another murder case.

In typicalLincoln Lawyerfashion, things were complicated. Not only does Haller spend the season defending a potential murderer, but that potential murderer is also his love interest, Lisa Trammel, who has been accused of murdering real estate developer Mitchell Bondurant.

So, how did season 2 ofThe Lincoln Lawyerend? Here’s everything to know about the final moments of the Netflix series, from Izzy Letts’ place at Haller & Associates to Trammel’s verdict.

Does Haller win the case inThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2?

Merrin Dungey, John Pirruccello, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in The Lincoln Lawyer.Netflix

Yes, Haller wins the case and saves his client and love interest, Lisa Trammell, from prison time at the end ofThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2.

While Lorna Crane (Becki Newton), a legal aide at Haller & Associates and Haller’s second ex-wife, was concerned that the case’s conflict of interest would cost them a win, Haller and Trammel prevailed. But it wasn’t as straightforward as it sounds.

The prosecutor on the case had proof that the blood on Trammel’s gardening gloves and hammer was from Mitchell Bondurant, the murder victim. Paired with Trammel’s well-known dislike of the businessman, the prosecutor was able to suggest that Trammel had a motive.

However, Haller gained new evidence from one of Trammel’s employees to suggest that the case was tied to a building inspector who could have planted evidence at her place.

Who killed Mitchell Bondurant?

Michael Goorjian in The Lincoln Lawyer.Lara Solanki/Netflix

Lara Solanki/Netflix

WithTrammel off the hook, one question remained: Whodidkill Bondurant?

But asthe ninth episodeof the season comes to a close, René, an employee of Trammel’s, recognizes Walter Kim, a building inspector who did a “surprise check” at Trammel’s restaurant the day before her arrest. With this new evidence, Haller thinks Kim may be responsible for planting evidence at Trammel’s place, making him the new suspect. And if that wasn’t enough, Kim also had a connection to Grant — he took bribes from him to sign off on his building inspections.

“Whatever went down, I got a bad feeling that Grant decided to shut Kim up permanently,” Wojciechowski explains.

How doesThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2 end?

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Elliott Gould in The Lincoln Lawyer.Netflix

Despite helping Trammel get acquitted of murder charges in the slaying of Bondurant, Haller quickly realizes that she has been lying to him. While spending time with his daughter he has a breakthrough, recognizing that Trammel had used one of her staff members to pretend to be her husband.

When Haller confronts Trammel, the truth comes out: she didn’t want to sell to Bondurant because she had killed her husband years prior and buried him on her property. Selling would mean construction and a potential for authorities to find out about her murderous secret. While Haller hesitates to call the police, Crane jumps in and helps get Trammel arrested.

In the final moments ofThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2, a bereft Haller gets a lead on a new case and goes to see the body of the murder victim. Haller and fans are in for a big reveal when the cloth is pulled back on the corpse, and they see thatthe victimis a character from season 1, Gloria Days, who worked as an informant for Haller.

In a classicLincoln Lawyertwist, Haller’s not in the clear yet.

Is Letts leaving Haller & Associates?

Jazz Raycole in The Lincoln Lawyer.Lara Solanki/Netflix

Given that Letts’ dominant storyline throughout season 2 followed her desire to open up her own dance studio, fans of the show worried that she’d be leaving the show for good.

While Letts is done driving Haller as her full-time gig, she isn’t gone for good. After having secured a studio space, the building owner raises the rent on Letts in what she thinks isan act of discrimination. To prove it, Crane feigns interest in the space, goes to see the studio and gets a lower rent price. Then, they confront the lawyer, threaten to sue and Letts gets the studio.

But it’s still a pricey spot, so with the purchase of her new dance studio, she’s strapped for cash and asks Haller if she can continue working part-time to fund her dream.

Do Wojciechowski and Crane get married inThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2?

Angus Sampson, Becki Newton in The Lincoln Lawyer.Lara Solanki/Netflix

Yes, Wojciechowski and Crane finally get hitched inThe Lincoln Lawyerseason 2.

Despite Wojciechowski’s reservations about havinga large wedding, he ends up admitting to wanting a traditional celebration. But it’s not all so simple. He and Crane come to learn that their venue has been double booked, meaning they can’t get married as planned. After all the fuss about having a big ceremony, they have to pivot.

What isTheLincoln Lawyerseason 3 about?

Devon Graye, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in The Lincoln Lawyer.Netflix

With the third season ofThe Lincoln Lawyercoming to Netflix on Oct. 17, 2024, Garcia-Rulfo toldTudum, “This season is very exciting.”

The third installment of the legal drama boasts 10 episodes, derived fromThe Gods of Guilt, the fifth work in Connelly’sThe Lincoln Lawyerbook series. According to showrunners Dailyn Rodriguez and Ted Humphrey,The Gods of Guiltis Connelly’s best work in the collection.

As for what happens to Haller in season 3, Garcia-Rulfo explained, “We see Mickey struggling with so many things at the same time — with romance, with the wives, with the cases. You never expect what’s going to happen, who’s going to be bad and who’s going to be guilty.”

Where can I watchThe Lincoln Lawyer?

The Lincoln Lawyer.Netflix

All seasons ofThe Lincoln Lawyerare available to stream onNetflix.

All episodes ofTheLincoln Lawyerseason 3 will be released on Oct. 17, 2024.

source: people.com