Just when we thought we didn’t have a single car pun left in the tank, another season of The Lincoln Lawyer pulls up. Mickey Haller’s (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) story continues in a third installment set to roll out on Oct. 17. That’s soon, so we figured you might appreciate a nice drive down memory lane when it came to last season. The cases and the twists, the resolved storylines and the loose ends, the new characters and the familiar faces — we’ve laid all of them out below. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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How did Season 1 of The Lincoln Lawyer end and Season 2 begin?

At the end of the first season, Mick’s former client Jésus Menendez (Saul Huezo) is released from prison, thanks to testimony from Gloria Dayton aka Glory Days (Fiona Rene). But “the man with the Japanese tattoo” –– who Glory says committed the crime that Jésus was accused of –– is still out there and stalking Mickey.

We technically open Season 2 in a parking garage with Mick getting punched in the face, but more on that later. Soon after, we flash back to a few months before and see “LA’s hottest defense lawyer” enjoying some newfound fame after winning the big case in Season 1. (He’s even got a profile in the LA Times). But not everyone’s a Haller fan. Embarrassed and looking to bring Mickey down a notch, the district attorney’s office instructs LAPD Detective Raymond Griggs (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) to reopen Jésus’ case. 

Wait, is Jésus Menendez actually guilty?

Nah. Russell Lawson (David Clayton Rogers) is the one who murdered Martha Renteria and tried to kill Glory Days. But in a clever ruse, Russell hires Mick as his lawyer and confesses to the crime, knowing attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality will prevent Mickey from telling anyone for fear of being disbarred. 

Mickey has a chat with family friend David “Legal” Siegel (Elliott Gould). They come up with a plan to outmaneuver Russell and make sure cops are stationed outside Glory Days’ home when Russell attempts to finish what he started.

How did Russell know where Glory Days lived?

After testifying on Jésus’ behalf, Glory Days gets busted for solicitation and possession of cocaine. She blames Mick, claiming that the LAPD has had it out for her ever since she helped him. To get her off the hook, Mickey — with the help of his ex-wife, district attorney Maggie McPherson (Neve Campbell) — negotiates her freedom in exchange for her information on a major player in a Tijuana drug cartel. Mickey then conveniently leaves the paperwork detailing Glory’s release on his desk, where Russell can easily see it when he stops to pick something up from the office. Russell attacks Glory at her home, but she’s rescued by the aforementioned police that Maggie called to watch her place — ostensibly for protection from the big cartel boss, not Russell. 

So Glory is safe, Russell is captured, Jésus is freed, and Mickey didn’t break any rules of professional conduct. 

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Nice. Now that’s wrapped, what’s the big case for Season 2?  

That would be the People vs. Lisa Trammell (Lana Parrilla). Mickey meets the chef and restaurant owner at her establishment, where Lisa gives him a tour and then invites him back to her place, which is on the same property as her restaurant. 

Things get steamy, but the Lincoln Lawyer calls it off when Lisa is arrested for the murder of Mitchell Bondurant (Clint Carmichael) and she asks him to represent her.

Who is Mitchell Bondurant? 

He’s a wealthy building developer who was frustrated by Lisa’s refusal to sell her home-slash-business so he could raze it and build a high rise. After months of protests and heated exchanges between the two of them, Mitchell filed a restraining order and one of his building inspectors, Walter Kim (Keong Sim), served as the key witness. 

Lisa swears she didn’t kill Bondurant, but the evidence isn’t looking good. Namely, the murder weapon is a hammer procured from Lisa’s tool shed that she says belonged to her ex-husband, Jeff (Adam J. Harrington.) And the prosecutor they’re up against, Andrea Freemann (Yaya DaCosta), is one of the very best.

So … is Lisa guilty?

Not exactly. Mickey wins the case by suggesting Lisa was framed by a shady construction company owner, Alex Grant (Michael A. Goorjian), who’s currently under investigation by the FBI for ties to the Armenian mob. But while Lisa may be innocent of this murder, Mickey discovers that she offed her ex-husband! Rather than officially divorce him and risk losing her restaurant, Lisa killed and buried Jeff under the cilantro in her herb garden. That’s the real reason she refused to sell; she knew what Bondurant’s developers would find when they started digging. 

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Who killed Mitchell Bondurant?

Walter Kim. The building inspector and restraining order witness was apparently bribed by Alex Grant to approve substandard work to save money. When those faulty approvals were revealed, Bondurant sent Alex an email threatening to involve the authorities. Realizing his implicating signature was everywhere, Walter hit Mitchell Bondurant on the head with a hammer after distracting him with an inspection mirror. Having been involved with the restraining order, Walter realized Lisa would make the perfect fall gal. So he posed as a health inspector in order to get into her restaurant-home, stole the hammer, and planted other evidence. 

What happens to Walter Kim?

Great question. Mickey’s private investigator, Dennis “Cisco” Wojciechowski (Angus Sampson), finds out that Walter’s wife has reported him missing, and his car’s been abandoned next to the marina. For now, Walter is presumed dead — a hit likely ordered by Alex Grant to cover his tracks now that the Bureau is looking into his construction fraud. 

Speaking of grudges, is Cisco still in debt to the Road Saints?

At the end of Season 1, the Road Saints’ head honcho, Teddy (Chris Browning), implies Cisco can clear his debt with one final task: ensuring Road Saint Peter “Kaz” Kazinski (Douglas Bennett) didn’t cut a deal to sell out his old motorcycle gang in order to secure an early release from prison. Cisco agrees to “stay on him.” What’s complicated? Cisco and Kaz are old pals, and Cisco owes Kaz for keeping him out of jail. That means that once Cisco knows Kaz is working with the Feds, he figures out a way to protect both the Road Saints and his friend. And Cisco finally confesses everything to his fiancée, Lorna Crane (Becki Newton). When Cisco promises Teddy that Kaz is no longer a loose end, Teddy agrees they’re “good.” 

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Is Lorna a lawyer yet? 

Almost! She’s appointed Mickey as her official mentor this season, but needs the dean’s signature to sign off on it. Unfortunately, the dean is Professor Wheaton (Brian McGovern), the one who made a pass at her and caused her to drop out of law school in the first place. But this time, Lorna confronts him and confirms she was the best student in the class, not just a perverted teacher’s favorite. After the convo, Cisco also shows up on Wheaton’s porch to “put a period” on things. Lol. 

What happens to Izzy? Is she still Mickey’s driver?

At the start of Season 2, Izzy (Jazz Raycole) is back with her ex-girlfriend, Ray (Shelby Lee Parks), and they have dreams of opening a dance studio together. But in order to afford her half of the down payment, Ray strikes a deal with greedy podcaster, Henry Dahl (Matt Angel), to steal a contract out of Mickey’s Lincoln when it’s parked at Izzy’s house. (This contract gave Mickey control of Lisa’s life rights, which Henry desperately wanted.) When Izzy learns of Ray’s betrayal, they break up. And, eventually, Izzy is able to secure the place on her own. So while she does hand back her car keys at the end of the season, she still plans to work at the legal office part-time while she runs her studio.

Do Lorna and Cisco get married?

Aw, yes. When they find out their venue was double-booked, they head to the courthouse. Then, Cisco surprises Lorna with a gorgeous reception at Izzy’s new studio space — complete with French toast, a mariachi band, and dapper doggo Winston in a bow tie. 

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Do Maggie and Mickey get back together?

Sorry, Mackey fans! After another season of will-they-won’t-they shenanigans, Maggie is offered a head of major crimes gig at the DA’s office in San Diego. She tells Mickey she will always love him, but they just don’t work. In order to move on, she’s got to literally move. He tells her she’s making a mistake, but she kisses him and says goodbye.

Do Mickey and Lisa end up together?

Um, no. She’s a murderer, remember? They do hook up again after her not guilty verdict — when she’s no longer his client, of course. But as soon as her dark past comes to light, Mickey ends things for good. Meanwhile, Lorna sends Detective Griggs to search for Jeff’s body. 

Who beat up Mick in the parking garage?

Mickey assumes Alex Grant hired the thugs, but Lorna suspects it was Lisa, trying to further prove her innocence and point more fingers at Grant for wrongdoing.

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How does Season 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer end?

After losing the case, her first loss against Mickey, DA Andrea brings him a “#1 Lawyer” mug and promises to be ready next time. (Was that sexual tension …?) Mickey then attends Lorna and Cisco’s brunch reception and meets Legal for dinner afterward. Legal is worried about Alex Grant seeking revenge for Mickey making Alex look bad in court and ultimately costing him a major construction deal. Legal also cautions Mickey not to sacrifice too much for his job, or he’ll end up without the love of the people he cares about most. 

On the way home, Mick gets a call from Izzy about a new client, Julian Lacosse (Devon Graye), and heads to the police station to meet him. In the last few moments of the season, Mickey learns that his friend Glory Days is dead — and Julian is the prime suspect. 

Who killed Glory Days? And who is Julian Lacosse?

We’ll see you on Oct. 17 to hopefully find out when The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 starts its engines.

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