In the fourth episode of The Lincoln Lawyer's third season, titled "Rearview Blind Spots," the narrative unfolds with a series of revelations and strategic alliances that keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Mickey Haller continues to navigate the complex web of connections between Glory Days, Hector Moya, and the corrupt elements within law enforcement, leading to a shocking realization and a surprising decision.
The episode begins with Lorna uncovering the identity of the mysterious man in the hat who had been following Glory Days the night she was murdered. The man is revealed to be DA Investigator Neil Bishop, a rival from Mickey's past. This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to the case, as it suggests that Bishop may have been involved in Glory's murder. The connection between Bishop and Jake Houlihan, his former police partner, further deepens the intrigue, as the Honda Civic used in the stalking incident was reported stolen with Houlihan's signature on the report.
Mickey's suspicion that he's being followed leads to a confrontation with Bishop in an elevator, where Bishop warns Mickey that his courtroom antics won't work on Julian, the man accused of murdering Glory Days. This encounter highlights the tense relationship between Mickey and Bishop, setting the stage for further confrontations.
In a significant plot twist, Mickey decides to join forces with Hector's team to get to the truth. This alliance is a strategic move, as it allows Mickey to gain insight into the case from a different perspective and potentially uncover new evidence that could exonerate Julian.
Meanwhile, Andrea faces a professional crisis when she learns about a victim from a recent case. Her failure to inform her client, Deborah Glass, about a Cruz waiver issued for her abusive ex, Scott Glass, results in a tragic outcome. Scott is released temporarily for his grandmother's funeral and uses this opportunity to attack and kill Deborah. This devastating event raises questions about Andrea's future as a lawyer and her ability to separate her personal feelings from her professional responsibilities.
Izzy also faces a challenge with her dance studio when she learns that the landlord has sold the property to a competing gym, nullifying the noncompete clause in her lease. In a clever move, Izzy subleases her space to her dancer friend Cat for a TV show rehearsal, turning a potential disaster into a profitable opportunity.
The episode's climax comes when Mickey and Lorna discover that the subpoena Kendall received from Sly Jr. was a fake. This realization leads Mickey to believe that Sly had initially subpoenaed Glory Days, but she was murdered before the subpoena could be filed. To further his own agenda, Sly then issued a fake subpoena to Kendall, hoping to compel her to testify on his behalf without putting her at risk of being killed. This revelation suggests that Hector may not be responsible for Glory's death, as he would have needed her alive to overturn his conviction.
As the episode concludes, Mickey is pulled over by the police due to a missing license plate on his car. The encounter takes a sinister turn when the officer discovers blood in Mickey's car and finds the body of his former client, Sam Scales, in the trunk. This shocking development sets up a potentially explosive season 4, as Mickey now finds himself in the precarious position of being a suspect in a murder case.