The Intriguing Link between Bosch Spinoff and the Lincoln Lawyer: Unveiled!

Summary

Bosch: Legacy and The Lincoln Lawyer TV series, although featuring overlapping characters and being influenced by Michael Connelly's series of interconnected novels, do not have a direct correlation.

Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller are not able to appear together on-screen due to the conflicting studios they are associated with (Amazon and Netflix). However, there are enjoyable connections between Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer through shared actors, emphasizing the interconnected fictional universe crafted by Michael Connelly.

The Lincoln Lawyer and the Bosch spinoff, Bosch: Legacy, may seem connected due to their shared creators and release dates in 2022. David E. Kelly created The Lincoln Lawyer, which premiered on Netflix, while Bosch: Legacy was released on Amazon's Freevee streaming service. Both shows have ties to Michael Connelly's novels, as he is a producer for Bosch: Legacy and the original novels inspired the TV adaptation of Bosch in 2014. Although the shows are on different streaming platforms, they are interconnected through characters from the Connelly novels.

The Crossover Potential: How Harry Bosch And The Lincoln Lawyer Are Related

A crossover between Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer would be logical for several reasons. One reason is the commonalities between Bosch's Harry Bosch and The Lincoln Lawyer's Mickey Haller, including their shared family ties. Both characters work in the field of law in Los Angeles, making it likely that their paths would cross. In fact, they have already interacted in the book series, with Bosch appearing in The Lincoln Lawyer and vice versa. Additionally, the TV series adaptation of The Lincoln Lawyer is based on a book that centers around Haller, who is Bosch's half-brother. They both feature prominently in The Brass Verdict, where they collaborate to investigate a murder. Many other novels by Connelly also showcase Haller alongside Bosch as main characters.

Despite The Family Connection, Bosch And The Lincoln Lawyer Aren’t Connected

While it is regrettable that the two series did not have a crossover, it is clear that they are not directly linked. Michael Connelly, in a May 2022 interview with AARP, confirmed that the shows cannot have a crossover due to competing studios. He stated, "Since we have competing studios, that's not going to be a thing in the shows." This is a valid point, as the Bosch shows are owned by Amazon and the Lincoln Lawyer series is on Netflix.

Currently, the characters are only connected by blood and do not have any further ties beyond the books. Fortunately, Connelly does not appear to be bothered by the rights issues that prevent his characters from interacting on screen. In fact, in the same interview, he humorously remarked, "I understand. But if we got Amazon and Netflix working together, we could also solve world peace."

Bosch & The Lincoln Lawyer Do Have A Connection Through The Cast

Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller may not interact on their respective shows, but that doesn't mean there aren't fun connections between The Lincoln Lawyer and Bosch. Besides sharing the same fictional universe in books, both shows have multiple actors in common, although they play different roles in each series. In the shared Michael Connelly universe, nine actors have appeared in both TV shows. Adam J. Harrington portrayed FBI Agent Jack Brenner in Bosch seasons 6 and 7 before appearing as Jeff Trammell, Lisa's ex-husband, in The Lincoln Lawyer season 2.

Jamie McShane played Detective Lankford in a prominent role in The Lincoln Lawyer season 1, while also appearing as another law enforcement officer, Detective Francis Sheehan, in Bosch season 4, as Harry's former partner. Chris Browning appears as a villain in both shows. He portrayed gang leader Teddy Vogel in The Lincoln Lawyer season 1 and convicted rapist and murderer Preston Borders in Bosch season 5. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine played Detective Raymond Griggs in both seasons of The Lincoln Lawyer and had a minor role in two episodes of Bosch.

Bruce Davidson had minor roles in both The Lincoln Lawyer and Bosch: Legacy. In The Lincoln Lawyer, he portrayed Judge Walter Abrams, while he made a guest appearance in one episode of Bosch. Joining him in having roles in both series were Christine Horn, Hamky Madera, Justene Alpert, and Bryan Michael Nunez. Although their characters may never intersect, they are forever intertwined through the books and these delightful connections.