Overview

• Season one of Ballard is streaming globally and has quickly become one of Prime Video’s most-watched dramas
• Prime Video has not yet confirmed a second season despite the show’s strong viewership and critical praise
• Maggie Q told The Hollywood Reporter she has “no sense” of whether Ballard will be picked up for season two
• If renewed, production is expected to begin this fall with a potential 2026 release window
• The series builds on Amazon’s Bosch universe while underscoring underfunded cold-case work, institutional corruption and diverse representation