The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2: Unveiling Jeff Trammell's Intriguing Connection to Bosch

The actor who plays Jeff Trammell in season 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer is a subtle reference to the Bosch series, which fans of Michael Connelly's crime fiction may have noticed. Mickey Haller, the defense attorney in The Lincoln Lawyer, is known as the Lincoln Lawyer because he takes cases out of his car. However, the legal series itself is fairly standard. Despite this, there is still real-world drama involved. Netflix owns the rights to The Lincoln Lawyer, while Amazon Studios developed Bosch for its Prime Video platform, based on another well-known character by Connelly. Due to multiple rights holders, the detective from Bosch cannot appear in The Lincoln Lawyer.

Nevertheless, Netflix has taken steps to reference the shared universe between The Lincoln Lawyer and Bosch in a permissible way. In a clever move, Lincoln Lawyer has cast several actors from Bosch in its own series. This tactic avoids any rights issues while still acknowledging fans of both crime-centered series. It is likely that the on-screen versions of Haller and Bosch will remain separate, despite their shared universe in the books. Whether intentional or not, Netflix's self-aware approach adds an enjoyable element to season 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer.

Jeff Trammell Is Played By Bosch's Agent Jack Brenner Actor Adam J. Harrington

Bosch: Legacy, the police procedural series based on Connelly's famous detective, had an impressive run of seven seasons before the spin-off Amazon Freevee. With its gritty tone and thrilling plot twists, Bosch developed a devoted fan base. Throughout its run, the show featured recurring guest actors who would portray characters across multiple episodes, usually confined to one or two seasons. One such actor was Adam J. Harrington, who played FBI Agent Jack Brenner in season 6.

Harrington's character, Agent Brenner, had a longer presence than most supporting characters, appearing in seven episodes of the second-to-last season and two episodes of the final season. Fans of Connelly's adaptations might have also recognized Harrington from his role as Jeff Trammell in Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer, where he directly appeared in part 2 of season 2. While Harrington's roles are minor and serve as subtle connections to the larger Connelly universe, they still provide an enjoyable link for those who follow all of Connelly's works.

Lisa's Husband Continues The Lincoln Lawyer's Bosch Universe Actor Trend

In the season 2 premiere of The Lincoln Lawyer, defense attorney Mickey Haller encounters Lisa Trammell, a chef who is accused of murdering a real estate developer. This introduces the appearance of Harrington, who is known for his role in the Bosch universe, as Lisa's ex-husband Jeff Trammell. However, Harrington is not the only actor from the Bosch universe to make an appearance in both shows. Other actors such as Jamie McShane, Chris Browning, and Bruce Davidson, who have already been or will be featured in Bosch, have also been seen in The Lincoln Lawyer. Although these meta cameos cannot fully substitute for a true shared-universe crossover, they provide an inventive connection between the two shows.