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Prime Video Sets July 9 Premiere for 'Ballard' Spin-Off Led by Maggie Q

Set in West L.A., the new crime drama spotlights cold-case leadership under political pressure with tightly controlled Bosch crossovers.

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Overview

  • Maggie Q stars as Renée Ballard, the newly appointed head of the LAPD’s underfunded cold-case unit.
  • Creator Michael Connelly says the series was designed to stand on its own and not simply extend the Bosch narrative.
  • The show relocates from downtown Los Angeles to beachside precincts in West L.A. to broaden its tonal scope.
  • Storylines will explore internal sexism, the toll of political interference and the challenges of team leadership in cold-case investigations.
  • Though crossovers with Bosch characters are possible, Maggie Q and Connelly say they will only occur when they serve the story’s needs.