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A new character has officially entered the “Bosch” universe.
The comings and goings of disgraced LAPD detective Renée Ballard, the head of the new and underfunded cold case division, will be the focus of “Ballard,” a new crime drama series coming to Prime Video on July 9.
The show, named after the titular character, is a spinoff off “Bosch,” another police procedural inspired by Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels.
Titus Welliver, who played dogged LAPD detective Harry Bosch for 10 seasons on “Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy,” returns to offer his guidance and expertise as Ballard (Maggie Q) “tackles the city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination.”
“As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer’s string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD,” according to a show description provided by Prime Video. “With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch, Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.”
Here’s what to know about the new “Bosch” spinoff series “Ballard,” including how to watch.
What is the ‘Bosch’ spinoff ‘Ballard’ about?
“Ballard” follows LAPD Detective Renée Ballard, who is the new and fearless leader of LAPD’s underfunded and all-volunteer cold case unit.
“Armed with her unwavering determination, (Detective) Ballard races against time to solve the city’s most challenging cold cases, confronting the ghosts of victims past, the very real dangers of the present, and even her own past catching up to her,” according to the show’s official logline.
How to watch ‘Ballard’
The “Bosch” spinoff “Ballard” premieres Wednesday, July 9 on Prime Video. The first season, which consists of 10 episodes, will all drop on premiere day.
Prime Video subscriptions are included with an Amazon Prime membershipwhich start at $14.99 a month, or $139 a year if you prefer to pay annually. Discounted membership options for young adults and qualifying government-assistance recipients are available.
Customers can also purchase or rent a selection of media titles from Prime Video without having an Amazon Prime or Prime Video account.
Who’s in the ‘Ballard’ cast?
The cast for the crime drama includes:
- Maggie Q as Renée Ballard
- Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch
- Courtney Taylor as Samira Parker
- John Carroll Lynch as Thomas Laffont
- Michael Mosley as Ted Rawls
- Rebecca Field as Colleen Hatteras
- Victoria Morole as Martina Castro
- Amy Hill as Tutu
- Noah Bean as Jake Pearlman
- Hector Hugo as Captain Berchem
- Ricardo Chavira As Robert Olivas
- Alain Uy as Nelson Hastings
Watch the ‘Ballard’ trailer
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