Who Was William Hinks on ‘The Practice?’

The first time Lindsay and Jimmy meet William, he’s grateful that they’ve taken the case on.

Emerson’s performance in this scene is quiet and sincere.

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Hinks believes he committed the murders but intends to plead insanity.

When Hinks takes the stand, he fumbles over answers, occasionally smirking as Lindsay questions him.

I killed them, and you’ve got the option to’t take that away.

Michael Emerson playing William Hinks in ‘The Practice’

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When the verdict comes in,Hinks is found not guilty, which devastates Lindsay.

He celebrates with a sigh and his signature smirk before stepping out into freedom.

‘Lost’ never had another villain as ruthless as Benjamin Linus.

Michael Emerson as William Hinks on ‘The Practice’

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“Bad guys never think they’re the bad guys,“Emerson responds.

Something he did masterfully, which garnered him the praise he deserved and, frankly, still does.

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