: To compensate for Trevor’s refusal of a consultant, Mickey recruits an old acquaintance from The Viper Room —a professional poker player—to act as his "eyes and ears" in the courtroom to read the jurors' tells.
" Twelve Lemmings in a Box " is the fifth episode of the first season of the Netflix legal drama , which premiered on May 13, 2022. The episode primarily centers on the high-stakes process of jury selection (voir dire) for the Trevor Elliott murder trial. Episode Summary [S1E5] Twelve Lemmings in a Box
: Detective Griggs informs Mickey that Jerry Vincent (the lawyer whose practice Mickey inherited) withdrew $150,000 in cash shortly before his murder, leading to theories that Jerry may have been involved in a bribe related to the case. Key Characters & Roles Role in Episode Mickey Haller Manuel Garcia-Rulfo : To compensate for Trevor’s refusal of a
Mickey Haller faces significant hurdles as he begins selecting the jury for Trevor Elliott's defense. The episode title refers to Mickey's goal of finding twelve jurors who will follow his lead—"lemmings"—rather than independent thinkers who might be biased against his billionaire client. Episode Summary : Detective Griggs informs Mickey that
The episode is noted for its detailed portrayal of the "cat and mouse" game of . Critics highlighted the strong pacing and the chemistry between the core team members, noting that the show "hits its stride" by this mid-season point. The episode ends on a tense note with the revelation that Mickey's car has been bugged, escalating the sense of danger surrounding the case. If you'd like, I can provide more details on: The specific jurors Mickey tries to seat or strike.
Assists the legal team and pursues leads regarding witnesses. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Pressures Mickey with new evidence about Jerry Vincent’s missing money.