The Brass Verdict

Haller is easing back into law after a year recovering from his wounds and a painkiller habit. When colleague Jerry Vincent is murdered, Haller inherits his whole caseload, including Hollywood mogul Walter Elliott, charged with killing his wife and her lover. Detective Harry Bosch, working Vincent's murder, persuades Haller to cooperate, since the killer may come for him next. Haller learns Vincent bribed someone to plant a juror. Elliott confesses to his lawyer, who finds himself defending a guilty man. The fake juror tries to kill Haller, and Bosch's team saves him. In the end, Haller realizes Bosch is his half-brother and walks away from criminal defense.

1. ChangeFrom mogul to game designer

   The client accused of double murder is Hollywood mogul Walter Elliott in the book. On the show, he's Trevor Elliott, a billionaire video game designer.

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2. ChangeSurfing instead of a gunshot

   In the book, Haller is recovering from the wounds of his previous case and a painkiller habit. On the show, the addiction starts after a surfing accident.

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3. ChangeNo Harry Bosch on Netflix

   Because of rights issues, Bosch can't appear on the Netflix show. The friendly-cop role goes to Detective Raymond Griggs, created for TV.

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4. ChangeHaller doesn't quit

   In the book, Haller learns his client is guilty before the verdict and ends up quitting criminal defense. On the show, he finds out afterward and keeps practicing.

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