Overview

• Ballard premiered on Prime Video on July 9, releasing all ten episodes at once for global streaming.
• Set in Westside Los Angeles, the series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q) as she leads the LAPD’s underfunded cold case unit and uncovers a deep-rooted conspiracy.
• Adapted for television by Michael Connelly and Michael Alamino from Connelly’s novels, Ballard expands on her character’s debut in Bosch: Legacy Season 3.
• Early reviews praise Maggie Q’s performance, the show’s procedural authenticity and its exploration of systemic challenges within the police department.
• No official renewal has been announced, but Michael Connelly has voiced optimism that Ballard will return for a second season.