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Prime Video Confirms July 9 Premiere for 'Bosch' Spin-off 'Ballard'

Maggie Q stars as Detective Renée Ballard in a new crime drama exploring cold cases and expanding Michael Connelly's interconnected universe.

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Overview

  • Ballard will debut globally on Prime Video on July 9, 2025, with all ten episodes available for streaming simultaneously.
  • The series follows Detective Renée Ballard, portrayed by Maggie Q, as she leads the LAPD's underfunded cold-case unit tackling dormant crimes.
  • Developed from Michael Connelly's novels, Ballard shifts the franchise's focus to Westside Los Angeles, creating a distinct tone and setting from Bosch.
  • Titus Welliver reprises his role as Harry Bosch in occasional appearances, linking the spin-off to its predecessor.
  • The show was filmed in Los Angeles with much of the original Bosch crew, maintaining the franchise's hallmark authenticity and visual style.